Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
The department at LNWUHT
The Department of Neurology at LNWUHT currently has a diverse team of 15 Consultant Neurologists across the three hospital sites, with 7 based at Northwick Park Hospital. We are privileged to have four specialist nurses working across the sites, 2 clinical fellows based at Northwick Park and a fully comprehensive Neurophysiology service at Central Middlesex Hospital; inclusive of 2.6 WTE physiologists and a supervising Neurophysiology Consultant.
The Medical Directorate views Neurology services to be a core need both inpatient and outpatient, within the local communities. The post will also be crucial in driving forward the development of Neurology services within the area. This will include the development of Nurse Specialist positions and working with the local Primary Care Trust to enhance access and quality of the service
The Epilepsy Service at Chalfont and NHNN
The Epilepsy Service at NHNN is a multi-professional team attending to approximately 10000 people with epilepsy.
The consultant body works within a multi-disciplinary environment alongside nurse specialists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists. There are strong links with the neurosurgery department. The multi-disciplinary team has substantial expertise in the medical and surgical management of epilepsy, contributing to strategic boards across the NHS, including the Association of British Neurologists, and NHS England. At a local level, the team is committed to delivering the NHS Five Year Forward View and new services. The consultant body is nationally and internationally recognised for clinical research.
Sir William Gower Centre is a specialised assessment and treatment centre for people with epilepsy and non-epileptic attack disorder. It is part of the University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), but is located outside of London, in Buckinghamshire. The centre is part of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) division. The centre is run in partnership with a charity. The centre has an inpatient ward with 26 beds and a separate outpatients service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS or equivalent
2. MRCP (UK)
3. On the Specialist Register in Neurology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
4. Wide range of experience - including paediatrics and adult
5. Broad based training in Neurology and its subspecialties