Specialist Doctor Neurology

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Neurology Consultant to join our department. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, leading teaching and supervised research, and contributing to service development across neurology clinics and ward settings.

The post requires GMC registration, extensive neurology experience, and active involvement in audits, CPD, and governance.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and eligibility for UK practice are essential.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in neurology or related specialty.
• Experience in medical audit, teaching and supervision of junior staff.
• Active involvement in research and publications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality patient care and improve services.
• Participate in service development with other Consultants and GPs.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and absences.
• Engage in CPD, audits and governance meetings as required.
• Maintain professional development and participate in revalidation.

Skills

Neurology training

Clinical knowledge

Research experience

Audit experience

Teaching and supervision

Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

12 years experience since medical degree

Higher Specialist Training in GIM or AIM

Membership of Specialist Societies

Job description

Job Summary

This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Main Duties of the Job

Key Tasks

• Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals
• Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Supervise and train junior medical staff
• Teaching, research and administration
• On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:10 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends

About Us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory

In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work

The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints

The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role

The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated

Person Specification

Audit

Essential

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
• Completion of formal coursesin audit.
• Published Audit.
• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Publicationsin nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
• Evidence ofrecentresearch and development activity
• Previous first author publications in relevant publications
• Experience ofsetting up,running and supervising trials
• Evidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Minimum of 12 years' experience since obtaining medical degree and two years in the relevant specialty.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in GIM or AIM (+/- Another Medical Speciality)

Experience/ Clinical Skills

Essential

• Previous training in Neurology
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Previous first author publications in relevant publications
• Experienceofsettingup,running and supervising trials
• Evidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials
• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
• Flexible
• Awareness of Service Development issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).