Job summary
Paediatric Neurology
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust Wide
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in Epilepsy
8 PAs
The Evelina London Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a 8 PA consultant to support the neurology department in its provision of acute inpatient and long term outpatient care to children with neurological disorders within the South East Thames region. They will take a major role in the delivery of complex epilepsy services at Evelina London and within the South East Thames Epilepsy Network.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will undertake general paediatric neurology and complex epilepsy clinics at Evelina London and will be expected to support the regional clinic model which operates to provide direct referral pathways for children with epilepsy who are then managed jointly with special interest general paediatricians in the South East Thames region of England.
- The General Neurology remit will support the strategic direction of the Children's Neuroscience Department as a whole and ensure the incumbent remains abreast of developments in Paediatric Neurology in general.
- The incumbent will participate in the Paediatric Neurology on-call rota for ELCH. This is on an approximate 1 in 9 basis for a week in service. For this on call week all elective activity will be cancelled. Non-resident supervision and attendance will be required for this week. This supports departmental strategy.
About us
TheChildren's Neurosciencesdepartment provides a tertiary service which includes an integrated and comprehensive Neurology, Rehabilitation and Neurodisability service for children and their families from South East Thames and beyond, serving a total population of over 9 million people. We work closely with our Neurosurgical colleagues at Kings College Hospital to ensure a comprehensive Paediatric Neurosciences service is managed within Kings Health Partners.
Every year, 2500 inpatients and more than 7000 outpatients are seen within the Children's Neurosciences service. Services are provided from a recently refurbished purpose designed outpatient department in the South Wing of St Thomas' Hospital together with facilities in ELCH. Inpatient, Neurophysiology and Neuroradiology facilities are in the main Evelina Children's Hospital which is also on the St Thomas' site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further information.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Karine Lascelles karine.lascelles@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for further information.
General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Karine Lascelles karine.lascelles@nhs.net
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.
- On GDC/GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurodisability or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with 24/7 acute neurology service (3 years)
- Experience of working in a complex epilepsy service (at least 12 months) covering ketogenic diet, VNS, epilepsy surgery
Desirable
- Consultant level experience delivering both the essential criteria
- Post-CCT fellowship in complex epilepsy service
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills associated with management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly epilepsy
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Experience in MDT assessments of children with complex epilepsy being considered for non-pharmacological treatments and surgery
- Valid APLS and NLS
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Specialty specific research activity
- Higher Academic Qualifications
Leadership/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 others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered service
Desirable
- Communication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issues
- Finance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.
- On GDC/GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurodisability or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with 24/7 acute neurology service (3 years)
- Experience of working in a complex epilepsy service (at least 12 months) covering ketogenic diet, VNS, epilepsy surgery
Desirable
- Consultant level experience delivering both the essential criteria
- Post-CCT fellowship in complex epilepsy service
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills associated with management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly epilepsy
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- Experience in MDT assessments of children with complex epilepsy being considered for non-pharmacological treatments and surgery
- Valid APLS and NLS
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Clear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Track record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Specialty specific research activity
- Higher Academic Qualifications
Leadership/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 others.
- Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered service
Desirable
- Communication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issues
- Finance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for
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).
