Overview
There is one post to which we are recruiting which is a replacement substantive Consultant Neurology post ideally suited for a general neurologist. A special interest in a sub specialty, including Epilepsy, or Headache would be desirable. It is the intention that these posts will supplement existing Neurological services in the Hull and NLAG hospitals.
Job Plan
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 2.5 for supporting activities (SPAs). 1.5 SPAs are classed as ‘core’ and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings. There are opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching within the HYMS medical school curriculum. Additional SPA time can be allocated for research, clinical management and educational supervisor (ES) activity.
Educational Supervision
It is envisaged that this post would include the educational supervision of at least one trainee per year who could be from any level of training from FY1 to speciality registrar. It is expected that the appointee will have completed ES training or complete this within a short time of taking up the post.
Management and Training
All new appointees will be encouraged to develop their management skills by taking on a management role which could include assisting more senior colleagues with the organisation of educational activities, audit, junior doctor management, recruitment etc. Personal preferences can be taken into account and training will be given for the chosen role. Additional PA time is negotiable for more senior management, research or educational roles within the department. The weekly Job Plan for 10 Pas includes one PA for on-call work, which can be taken as time in-lieu depending on the appointed consultant’s preference.
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