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“This post includes a £20,000 retention bonus for the successful applicant, payable in line with our Retention Bonus Scheme policy. Please note that the retention bonus does not apply to candidates currently engaged by the Trust at the same grade as the advertised post, or to those who have been engaged at the same grade within the Trust in the past 24 months. For more information on Retention Bonus Scheme, please contact: uhsussex.consultant.sasdoctors@nhs.net”
The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the merger of two adjacent hospital Trusts in Sussex, and the relocation of the Neuroscience Department to a new purpose built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable neurology consultant to work across sites and based at St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.
The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurology patients and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.
Clinical Duties of the Post
* General neurology outpatient clinics, including admin
* Option of developing specialist clinic, including admin
* Neuroradiology meeting
* Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital, or St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.
* Management of St Richard’s/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in-patient tertiary investigations & management
* Participation in departmental clinical governance activities
This work will be supported by appropriate administrative support, office space and IT equipment.
On Call Commitment
On call 1 in 10. Category B. 1% on call supplement providing telephone on call support to UHSussex.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aren Okello Job title: Consultant Neurologist Email address: aren.okello@nhs.net Telephone number: 01903 205111
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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* Hospitals and Health Care
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