Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Neurologist (up to 2 years). Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Neurologist to join our team of 9 consultants. This is an exciting time to join our growing department.
We welcome applications for consultants wanting to develop a subspecialist service tailored to your expertise. For example our team lead on Epilepsy, MS, Parkinsons, Headache & Migraine, Stroke to name a few.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Tom Heafield (01905 733730).
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality general neurology services across Worcestershire
* Develop and lead a subspecialty service in your area of expertise
* Provide outpatient care across multiple hospital sites including Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital
* Take part in inpatient neurology care at Worcester Royal Hospital, including ward referrals
* Work closely with a diverse MDT to deliver seamless patient care
* Engage in teaching and research
* Participate in the duty neurologist rota, including a 1 in 8 weekend rota
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant with the passion to develop and deliver high‑quality care at Worcester Royal Hospital and cross‑county cover.
Qualifications – Essential
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise
* Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent (eg MRCP)
* Experienced in Neurology care
Qualifications – Desirable
* Higher degree
* Entry on Specialist Register in Neurology or Acute Medicine & Stroke or General Medicine and Elderly Care Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Person Specification – Other Requirements (Essential)
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
Experience – Essential
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute/General Medicine/Neurology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Expertise in Neurology and stroke care across acute, inpatient & community rehabilitation
Experience – Desirable
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in either Neurology or Stroke
Management & Administrative Experience – Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
* Ability to manage and lead the stroke firm and multi‑disciplinary team
* Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Management & Administrative Experience – Desirable
* Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
* Ability to use evidence‑based and clinical audit to support decision making
Teaching Experience – Essential
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Teaching Experience – Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience – Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* An awareness of current speciality‑specific developments and initiatives
Research Experience – Desirable
* Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
* Willingness to support stroke research
Personal Attributes – Essential
* Ability to work in a team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Personal Attributes – Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Disclosures and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
Website: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/
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