Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist with a special interest in MS to join our existing team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service provided across the West of Berkshire.
For newly qualified applicants, a second on-call senior neurologist will be rostered until the new starter is fully established in the consultant role.
Please kindly note the Simulation date is the 3rd February 2025 and the Interview date is the 19th February 2025.
Main duties of the job
This post represents an addition to enhance the Neurology Services across the West of Berkshire and in particular help meet the rising demand for neurology clinic appointments. This post is full-time (10PA).
This post entails a substantial commitment to the delivery of specialist MS care in Reading. We have over 450 patients currently receiving disease-modifying therapies under the supervision of our current MS consultant (Dr Emie Pabeau) and three MS CNSs. We have close working relationships with the regional MS service based in Oxford.The post includes 1PA of dedicated research time. We believe that all patients should be given the opportunity to participate in clinical trials, and therefore our ambition is for the RBH to become an independent research site with our consultants acting as principal investigators (PIs).
Applicants who are unable to work full-time for personal reasons are invited to apply, as are those wishing to job share. Applicants are required to hold a CCT in Neurology or be within six months of accreditation by the interview date.
About us
The medical team consists of six consultants and an Associate Specialist along with a specialist trainee from the Oxford Rotation and 3 GPwER's. There is a large team of ten specialist nurses led by a nurse consultant who provide support in individual disease areas. Approximately 10,000 patients are seen in an outpatient setting per year. In keeping with the Trust's aim of providing care closer to home, clinics are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital but also in facilities in Henley, Bracknell, Newbury and Wokingham. There is also increasing provision of video-clinics. Nerve conduction studies and EMG are provided the neurologists in-house and in-sourced from a third-party provider, with complex cases being referred to the John Radcliffe hospital, Oxford. Adult EEG (including ambulatory recordings) is now provided at the Royal Berkshire hospital by a highly specialized clinical physiologist with consultant reports being provided remotely. There is a full range of imaging services and a weekly meeting with the neuro-radiologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Marko Bogdanovic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Marko Bogdanovic.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Membership of the Royal College of Neurology of the United Kingdom or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Neurology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of general Neurology and patient care
- Experience of managing MS patients receiving disease-modifying therapies
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines efficiently
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
- Experience of clinical trials work in multiple sclerosis
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Membership of the Royal College of Neurology of the United Kingdom or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Neurology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of general Neurology and patient care
- Experience of managing MS patients receiving disease-modifying therapies
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines efficiently
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
- Experience of clinical trials work in multiple sclerosis
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other's unique role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
