Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London is seeking a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology for a six-month position. The role involves providing high standards of care in a collaborative environment, engaging in outpatient clinics, and participating in forward-thinking projects focused on improving patient pathways. Ideal candidates should possess extensive clinical experience and be fully registered with the GMC.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Substantial clinical experience in Paediatric Neurology required.
• Ability to independently manage patient care is essential.
• Experience in managing common Paediatric Neurological emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for children with neurological disorders.
• Conduct outpatient neurology clinics.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs) and teaching activities.

Skills

Clinical expertise in Paediatric Neurology

Management of Paediatric Neurological emergencies

Teaching clinical skills

Participation in clinical governance and audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

CCT in Paediatric Neurology

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West London Children's Healthcare

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job overview

This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT fellow or Consultant in Paediatric Neurology to work at centre of excellence. This is a fixed six month locum post in Paediatric Neurology at a tertiary level based on the Imperial College Healthcare Trust to cover sickness. Most of the clinical work will be on the St. Mary’s Hospital although Paediatric Neurology clinics are held at the Hammersmith Hospital by a colleague. In time the postholder may be asked to cover some of these clinics. The postholder will be required to maintain good working relationships with the Epilepsy CNSs and Acute Paediatric colleagues (including those who see secondary level patients). There is also close liaison with other hospitals including Chelsea & Westminster, Great Ormond Street and Evelina Children’s Hospitals. West London Children’s Healthcare are progressing an exciting Epilepsy Project which will improve the current patient pathways and ensure that patients receive the optimal holistic care. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of those discussions.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve ‘attending’ and ‘non-attending weeks’ on a 2:4 weekly basis. Attending weeks will be devoted to providing daily wards and consults to the15 bedded PICU and Paediatric wards. There will be a requirement to cover neurology clinics and attend weekly MDTs with colleagues from neuroradiology and electrophysiology. These MDTs will also involve the Paediatric Neurology team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The department has a very collaborative approach to managing patients and close liaison with the Epilepsy CNSs is essential. The CNSs will attend clinics (independently and alongside the Paediatric Neurologists) as well as review patients on the wards and PICU. West London Children’s Hospital has an exciting Epilepsy Project with an ambitious work plan and there will be exciting opportunities for the postholder to be part of this work to ensure the patients and families received optimal care. The department also has very strong academic focus and there will be opportunities to be involved in research depending on the postholder’s interests

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description has been provided but the roles of the post are as below:

The post-holder will share responsibility with the existing consultant staff to:

·Provide the highest possible standards of inpatient care in diagnosis and management of children with neurological disorders. This will include providing specialist input to the Paediatric A&E, inpatient wards, and 15 bedded PICU.

·Work closely with colleagues within Acute Paediatrics to ensure children are viewed in appropriate clinics e.g. first seizure clinics, tertiary neurology clinics.

·Conduct Neurology out-patient clinics.

·Work closely with the CNSs in post to deliver joint wards, clinics and support with external queries.

·Work with Paediatric Neurology colleagues cross-site to strengthen transition pathways for older patients to Adult Neurology.

·Attend MDTs in neuroradiology, EEGs and transition etc.

·Contribute to post-graduate education of junior doctors and support Senior Clinical Fellow currently in post.

·Actively contribute to clinical governance including audit.

·Support and carry out research in line with the departmental research strategy.

·Undertake specific management tasks and membership of hospital committees as proposed by the Lead Clinician and Directorate Policy Board.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• CCT in Paediatric Neurology Or UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT on interview date (and can produce evidence that they are expected to achieve a CCT)
• On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience in Paediatric Neurology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Experience in managing, and ability to offer clinical opinion on common Paediatric Neurological emergencies

Teaching/ Training

• Undergraduate / postgraduate and formal teaching
• Ability to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of doctors in training and nursing staff

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of clinical governance and audit
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
• Level 3 paediatric safeguarding training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

If you have problems applying, contact

Address 1st Floor Education Centre

Job overview

This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT fellow or Consultant in Paediatric Neurology to work at centre of excellence. This is a fixed six month locum post in Paediatric Neurology at a tertiary level based on the Imperial College Healthcare Trust to cover sickness. Most of the clinical work will be on the St. Mary’s Hospital although Paediatric Neurology clinics are held at the Hammersmith Hospital by a colleague. In time the postholder may be asked to cover some of these clinics. The postholder will be required to maintain good working relationships with the Epilepsy CNSs and Acute Paediatric colleagues (including those who see secondary level patients). There is also close liaison with other hospitals including Chelsea & Westminster, Great Ormond Street and Evelina Children’s Hospitals. West London Children’s Healthcare are progressing an exciting Epilepsy Project which will improve the current patient pathways and ensure that patients receive the optimal holistic care. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of those discussions.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve ‘attending’ and ‘non-attending weeks’ on a 2:4 weekly basis. Attending weeks will be devoted to providing daily wards and consults to the15 bedded PICU and Paediatric wards. There will be a requirement to cover neurology clinics and attend weekly MDTs with colleagues from neuroradiology and electrophysiology. These MDTs will also involve the Paediatric Neurology team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The department has a very collaborative approach to managing patients and close liaison with the Epilepsy CNSs is essential. The CNSs will attend clinics (independently and alongside the Paediatric Neurologists) as well as review patients on the wards and PICU. West London Children’s Hospital has an exciting Epilepsy Project with an ambitious work plan and there will be exciting opportunities for the postholder to be part of this work to ensure the patients and families received optimal care. The department also has very strong academic focus and there will be opportunities to be involved in research depending on the postholder’s interests

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description has been provided but the roles of the post are as below:

The post-holder will share responsibility with the existing consultant staff to:

·Provide the highest possible standards of inpatient care in diagnosis and management of children with neurological disorders. This will include providing specialist input to the Paediatric A&E, inpatient wards, and 15 bedded PICU.

·Work closely with colleagues within Acute Paediatrics to ensure children are viewed in appropriate clinics e.g. first seizure clinics, tertiary neurology clinics.

·Conduct Neurology out-patient clinics.

·Work closely with the CNSs in post to deliver joint wards, clinics and support with external queries.

·Work with Paediatric Neurology colleagues cross-site to strengthen transition pathways for older patients to Adult Neurology.

·Attend MDTs in neuroradiology, EEGs and transition etc.

·Contribute to post-graduate education of junior doctors and support Senior Clinical Fellow currently in post.

·Actively contribute to clinical governance including audit.

·Support and carry out research in line with the departmental research strategy.

·Undertake specific management tasks and membership of hospital committees as proposed by the Lead Clinician and Directorate Policy Board.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

CCT in Paediatric Neurology Or UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT on interview date (and can produce evidence that they are expected to achieve a CCT)

On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial clinical experience in Paediatric Neurology

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Experience in managing, and ability to offer clinical opinion on common Paediatric Neurological emergencies

Teaching/ Training

Essential criteria

Undergraduate / postgraduate and formal teaching

Ability to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of doctors in training and nursing staff

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

Understanding of clinical governance and audit

Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Level 3 paediatric safeguarding training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

If you have problems applying, contact

Address 1st Floor Education Centre
Charing Cross Hospital
W6 8RF
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