Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
NEUROLOGY
Locum Consultant in Neurology
£84,559 to £114,003 p.a excl. of LZ (pro rata)
Full Time - 10PA
Permanent
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver three general outpatient clinics for the Neurology service and one clinic for the Neurofibromatosis service. The department of neurology offers a wide range of services to patients with neurological conditions. There are particular clinical interests in neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, the neurological aspects of intensive care, HIV disease, headache and the neurological complications of general medical disorders. The neurofibromatosis national service focuses on the diagnosis, management and surveillance of patients with uncomplicated and complex NF1 (unusual or potentially life-threatening complications). The post holder will receive appropriate training to participate fully within the multidisciplinary team dealing with complex NF1 patients.
About us
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 13,650 staff and have over 2 million patient contacts a year. Our annual turnover is now £1.3 billion.
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and / or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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.
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Paul Holmes Head of service for General Neurology on 020 7188 7255, or via Thomas Kinrade Service Manager for Neurosciences on 07840857199.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Paul Holmes Head of service for General Neurology on 020 7188 7255, or via Thomas Kinrade Service Manager for Neurosciences on 07840857199.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT. On Neurology Register. Hold MRCP or an equivalent qual.
Desirable
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Specific clinical procedures relevant to post including clinical risk. Experience of working in Clinical Neurology.
- Experience of working in Clinical Neurology.
- Define appropriate level of clinical knowledge for the post.
Desirable
- Experience in Genetics Experience in Oncology Experience in Neurofibromatosis
- Interest in running clinical trials
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Define track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required. Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Experience in running Neurological audit for long term conditions
Research, teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Define track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Higher qualification in Neurological research or allied field
Leadership and Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with othersAble to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team.
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT. On Neurology Register. Hold MRCP or an equivalent qual.
Desirable
Clinical skills and experience
Essential
- Specific clinical procedures relevant to post including clinical risk. Experience of working in Clinical Neurology.
- Experience of working in Clinical Neurology.
- Define appropriate level of clinical knowledge for the post.
Desirable
- Experience in Genetics Experience in Oncology Experience in Neurofibromatosis
- Interest in running clinical trials
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- Define track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required. Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Experience in running Neurological audit for long term conditions
Research, teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Define track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Higher qualification in Neurological research or allied field
Leadership and Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with othersAble to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team.
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
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).
