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Locum Consultant Neurologist
The closing date is 06 August 2025
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us a Locum Consultant Neurologist. We welcome applicants from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in Movement Disorder being highly desirable.
We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues.
Main duties of the job
* To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease
* To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions
* Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services
* Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values
* Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activity
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).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* 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.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* 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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job responsibilities
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 1:9 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or Equivalent
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
* Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
* Current BLS Certification
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
* Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience
* Fully trained in Neurology as per requirements of HST committee (Neurology) or equivalent
* Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
* Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
* Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
* Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
* Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
* Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
* Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
* Evidence of management and administration experience.
* Awareness of Service Development issues.
* Management training on an accredited course.
Communication
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
* To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
* Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
* Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal
* Demonstrable track record of successful change management
* Highly developed emotional intelligence
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.
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