Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and quality driven specialist in neurology medicine to join our Neurology team.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to support and further develop our Neurology service, the team are happy to supporting specialise interest.
The appointee will work closely with our existing Neurologists, our CNS's, ward staff and the teams with the Trust and community, to deliver high-quality neurological care.
The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located at the West Suffolk Hospital, supported by our excellent integrated CNS team both within the trust and the community. The post holder will deliver an outpatient and ward referral service. There are no on call duties.
Main duties of the job
To develop and extend Neurology Services at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
Provide advice and day to day management of medical inpatients with neurological disease
Provision of Neurology outpatient services at the at West Suffolk Hospital and an outreach clinic.
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all in-patients under the care of your team.
Teaching and training of intermediate, junior staff, nursing staff and medical students
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification attached for full details.
The Neurology department at the West Suffolk Hospital currently comprises four consultants, with a further day of Neurology provided by a Consultant, Dr Ed Needham, one day a week. In addition, three neurology disability nurses (with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis), three Parkinsons Disease Nurses, and two Epilepsy Specialist nurses and three secretaries.
The Neurology Department also provides a ward consultation service for inpatients with neurological disorders. It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week. This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification attached for full details.
The Neurology department at the West Suffolk Hospital currently comprises four consultants, with a further day of Neurology provided by a Consultant, Dr Ed Needham, one day a week. In addition, three neurology disability nurses (with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis), three Parkinsons Disease Nurses, and two Epilepsy Specialist nurses and three secretaries.
The Neurology Department also provides a ward consultation service for inpatients with neurological disorders. It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week. This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or DNB or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients
- At least 10 years General Medicine experience, minimum of 6 years in the Specialty Doctor grade (equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted). Foundation and GM experience will equal a minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
Desirable
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Depth and breadth of experience in acute ward based and out-patient neurology
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of workplace- based assessment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Experience of teaching other professional groups
Management and Audit Training
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as a team member
- Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured hospital team for the greater good
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to travel to rural areas
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Improve, monitor and sustain the highest achievable clinical standards
Appraisal
Essential
- To have training and experience in appraisal systems
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of conducting research projects
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Governance
Essential
- To have a broad understanding and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
Standards
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or PhD or DNB or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients
- At least 10 years General Medicine experience, minimum of 6 years in the Specialty Doctor grade (equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted). Foundation and GM experience will equal a minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
Desirable
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Depth and breadth of experience in acute ward based and out-patient neurology
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of workplace- based assessment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Experience of teaching other professional groups
Management and Audit Training
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Personal Skills and Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work as a team member
- Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured hospital team for the greater good
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Ability to travel to rural areas
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Improve, monitor and sustain the highest achievable clinical standards
Appraisal
Essential
- To have training and experience in appraisal systems
Research and Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of conducting research projects
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Governance
Essential
- To have a broad understanding and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
Standards
Essential
- To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
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).
