Locum Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

NHS; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in the UK seeks a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist for a part-time, fixed-term contract of 12 months. The role involves running a specialist clinic and contributing to research and teaching. Key qualifications include MRCPsych and experience in Neuropsychiatry. The position offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 annually along with a range of responsibilities, ensuring quality care for patients with neurological conditions. Applications from individuals requiring sponsorship will be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current changes in the management and organisational structure of the NHS.
• Completed a period of training and experience in Neuropsychiatry.
• Demonstrated understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Run a specialist weekly clinic at the Chalfont Specialist Centre for Epilepsy.
• Review inpatients in the telemetry unit or on the ward as needed.
• Contribute to research, teaching and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Experience in assessing and treating patients with functional neurological symptoms

Ability to communicate effectively with patients

Understanding of patient-centred care

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge of principles of clinical governance

Education

MRCPsych (or equivalent)

PhD, MSc or higher degree (desirable)

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a neuropsychiatrist to work at The Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy as a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist for a 1 year fixed term.

Main Duties

As a consultant Neuropsychiatrist you will run a specialist weekly clinic over a day at the Chalfont Specialist Centre for Epilepsy. In addition to the clinic you may occasionally review inpatients in the telemetry unit or on the ward following admission under Consultant Neurologists for Epilepsy. The clinic will consist of approximately 7 patient reviews with 40 minutes allocated for clinic administration. You will also contribute to research, teaching and clinical governance activities of the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• On GMC Specialist List in Psychiatry or within 6 months of expected date of CCT
• Eligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Psychiatry Register within 6 months of expected date of CCT
• Knowledge of current changes in the management and organisational structure of the NHS
• Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS
• Completed a period of training and experience in Neuropsychiatry
• Experience in assessing and treating patients with functional neurological symptoms
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
• Excellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
• Understanding of patient‑centred care and self‑care approach
• Appropriate to a consultant psychiatrist, demonstrating ability to manage neuropsychiatric patients, including clinical risk
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service, and to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other agencies
• Knowledge of principles of clinical governance, staff appraisal and a demonstrable interest in research (evidence by research grants/publication)
• Experience in supervisory teaching of doctors in training
• Demonstrated understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Desirable

• PhD, MSc or higher degree
• Higher trainee or consultant experience in a recognised neuropsychiatric post
• Experience obtaining significant experience in the management of patients with complex neuropsychiatric problems within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty team
• Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty service and to identify and organise specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty service

Salary and Contract

• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum + 5% London weighting (fringe)
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time

Location

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, CHALFONT SITE
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
SL9 0RJ

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.

Registration & Sponsorship

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website and the NHS Careers website.

Equal Opportunities

UCLH is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

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For full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date, so we advise not to delay submitting your completed application.