Job Overview
Our Medicine Division at North West Anglia Foundation Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist within our Medicine Division to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be part of a dynamic and forward -thinking team of Consultants delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire .
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, cross organisational team committed to delivering high quality care and driving future service development across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire .
Main duties of the job
This post is offered as 5 PAs.
To undertake up to four general neurology outpatient clinics per week, as well as one "virtual" triage clinic (two hours) where all referrals to the service are triaged. It is envisaged that these will all take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but flexibility in working patterns is required, including delivery of clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital, as required .
While the focus will be general neurology, a sub-specialty interest is encouraged, and all current consultants are offering sub-specialty clinics both at NWAFT and Cambridge.
While the focus of this post is outpatient care, the postholder will be required to contribute to inpatient reviews of patients. This will be predominantly at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. It is however possible that we will move to a cross-site consultant of the week pattern in the future.
To participate in Departmental meetings, presentations, clinical audit and Trust Clinical Governance activities
You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or possess equivalent experience). We will provide suitable office accommodation, secretarial support, and IT access.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the job Description attachment for more information on this role.
Y ou will support the delivery of Neurology services to the populations of Greater Peterborough and Southwest Lincolnshire in partnership with the current team of consultants.
It is envisaged that these will all take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but flexibility in working patterns is required, including delivery of clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital, as required .
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS) MRCP or equivalent
Within 6 months of CCT in Neurology/ General or Acute Internal Medicine/ Geriatric Medicine or Registration on the GMC specialist register in Neurology, Acute/General Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
Desirable criteria
Higher medical degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, relating to Neurology
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Experience of audit management
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to advise and run a smooth, efficient Neurology outpatient and inpatient service
Ability to organize and management outpatient priorities and treatment
Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Experience of supervising FY and CMT Trainees, Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Nurse Specialists
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable criteria
Experience of supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
Experience of research relevant to Neurology
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Other
Essential criteria
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's nurses and other agencies
Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Good attendance record
Enhanced DBS Check
Key Skills
Essential criteria
Ability to work in a team
Ability to provide leadership where appropriate
Good interpersonal skills
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients