Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist to join our team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service across the West of Berkshire. This is a part-time (5PA) post to enhance the care of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The appointee will contribute to outpatient services and participate in MDT activities and MS-related clinical governance and teaching.
Responsibilities
* Provide outpatient services for newly diagnosed MS patients, patients receiving disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), and others requiring long-term supervision.
* Join a team comprising an existing full-time neurology consultant with a special interest in MS and three clinical nurse specialists; supervise and support the MS nursing team.
* Develop systems for the provision and monitoring of patients on DMTs and optimize MS-related patient pathways for safety and efficiency.
* Work closely with the regional MS service based in Oxford to develop appropriate pathways for complex patients and prepare for the introduction of new therapies region-wide if available.
* Participate in local and regional MDT clinical and neuro-radiology meetings and engage in case discussions (hour-long weekly case-review meeting and Thursday neuro-radiology meetings).
* dedicate time for participation in clinical research and establish local clinical infrastructure required for recruitment of patients into MS trials.
Qualifications
* Consultant level neurology expertise with a focus on MS care and clinic management.
* Experience in developing and implementing MS patient pathways and DMT monitoring systems.
* Ability to collaborate with regional services and contribute to region-wide service development.
* Willingness to engage in clinical research and establish infrastructure for trial recruitment.
Location and Team
The successful applicant will join the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) in Reading as part of a broader neurology team and MS services strategy.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Marko Bogdanovic, Neurology Consultant - Clinical Lead, Email: Marko.Bogdanovic@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0118 322 8981
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