Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 substantive Consultant
Neurologist posts across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Both posts are offered on a 10 PA basis, however less than full-time (LTFT) applications will be
considered. Successful candidates will have CCT or equivalent and be on the
GMCs Specialist Register for Neurology when they take up the post (applications
are welcome from those within six months of their CCT date).
We are seeking motivated and supportive individuals who
possess strong communication skills to join our team in developing
comprehensive neurology services for our patients. You must possess a desire to
develop the service and will join a team of seven consultant neurologists and a
wider MDT of junior doctors, specialist nurses, AHPs and PAMs.
The STSFT Neurology service provides sub-speciality care
across a range of clinical pathways including PD, Headache, MS, Epilepsy, Neuro-Ophthalmology
as well as General Neurology. We deliver an in-house Neurophysiology service
and Neurological Rehabilitation service; Neuroradiology and Neuropathology
services are provided at Newcastle and James Cook Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a
specialist interest and who wish to pursue and develop their area of practice.
Posts
include dedicated time within the job plan to attend clinical and educational
meetings and there are academic links with the University of Sunderland and
Newcastle University medical schools and regional medical training programmes.
Post-holders
will primarily be based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but are expected to
regularly deliver activity at other sites across the Trust.
Informal enquiries are welcomed. Interested applicants
should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on Bleep 52454.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service
for Neurology within South Tyneside and Sunderland and contribute to on-call consultant cover during
weekdays.
The post-holder will be expected to provide, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service
for inpatient and outpatient neurology. Inpatient care will be undertaken as part of the team, and an on- call service on a 1 in 7 basis will be developed, to provide daily input into EAU, to support and develop
ambulatory pathways, and undertake regular emergency out-patient reviews.
Out-patient care will be undertaken with clinics in both general neurology, and a sub-specialty, in
discussion with the clinical director, lead clinician, and directorate manager. The post-holder will be
expected to contribute to teaching and clinical audit and work within the Clinical Governance framework of
the Trust. Participation in service planning within the service and Directorate will be expected, with a
commitment to working within organisational expectations.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service
for Neurology within South Tyneside and Sunderland and contribute to on-call consultant cover during
weekdays.
The post-holder will be expected to provide, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service
for inpatient and outpatient neurology. Inpatient care will be undertaken as part of the team, and an on- call service on a 1 in 7 basis will be developed, to provide daily input into EAU, to support and develop
ambulatory pathways, and undertake regular emergency out-patient reviews.
Out-patient care will be undertaken with clinics in both general neurology, and a sub-specialty, in
discussion with the clinical director, lead clinician, and directorate manager. The post-holder will be
expected to contribute to teaching and clinical audit and work within the Clinical Governance framework of
the Trust. Participation in service planning within the service and Directorate will be expected, with a
commitment to working within organisational expectations.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess MRCP
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT in Neurology and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6-9 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Have obtained a Higher Degree by thesis (MD, MCH, MSc)
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Subspecialty Skills in Epilepsy / General Neurology
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Physical Skills
Essential
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call consultant rota in line with agreed job plan
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to the service.
- Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Experience with clinical audit and understanding of clinical governance.
- Have experience in training / teaching under graduates and postgraduates.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in the speciality.
- Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
- Have undertaken additional training in neurological medicine.
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Have received further speciality training in Neurology and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in the management process.
- Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Evidence of involvement in, and understanding of, research methodology
- Management & Leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
- Publications within the last three years.
- Awareness of assessment / appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess MRCP
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT in Neurology and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6-9 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Have obtained a Higher Degree by thesis (MD, MCH, MSc)
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- Subspecialty Skills in Epilepsy / General Neurology
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Physical Skills
Essential
- Be able to work as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call consultant rota in line with agreed job plan
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to the service.
- Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent)
- Experience with clinical audit and understanding of clinical governance.
- Have experience in training / teaching under graduates and postgraduates.
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in the speciality.
- Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
- Have undertaken additional training in neurological medicine.
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Have received further speciality training in Neurology and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in the management process.
- Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Evidence of involvement in, and understanding of, research methodology
- Management & Leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
- Publications within the last three years.
- Awareness of assessment / appraisal
Disclosure 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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