Consultant - Neurology

Job summary

We are currently looking for a colleague to join our small cohesive team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting time as we look expand our outpatient service to incorporate a new external clinic and the provision of specialist clinics in neuroinflammation / MS, dystonia, headache and movement disorders. With current clinical neurology practice rapidly evolving we are keen to support the successful candidate in the development of a sub-specialty interest. In addition, there are excellent opportunities available to develop a teaching role through the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) and scope for research

We have a fully self-contained Neurophysiology Department providing full EMG / NCS, EEG, ambulatory EEG and visual-evoked potentials. Visiting Consultant Neurophysiologists from Bristol provide a NCS / EMG service, with EEGs reported by an external Neurophysiology Consultant. In-patient video EEG telemetry is available via University Hospitals Plymouth.

Main duties of the job

With excellent support from radiology colleagues a major upgrade is in progress, which will provide three CT scanners at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and one at West Cornwall Hospital. The Emergency Department scanner provides CT angiography for potential thrombectomy patients and has the facility to undertake perfusion imaging. A new extension to the Trelawny Wing unit will house two 1.5T MRI systems, in addition to the existing MR scanner. Nuclear imaging including DaT and PET scanning is also available on site.

There are currently no neurology inpatient beds, instead we work closely with the medical teams, offering a daily ward liaison service and an acute clinic during the rotating 'consultant of the week' service. Our medical day unit is utilised for day-case lumbar puncture and planned infusions.

The team are supported by a Registrar, two MS specialist nurses, two Epilepsy specialist nurses, and a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner who works for both teams. We work closely with a community-based team of Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurses, led by a Nurse Consultant.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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