Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically qualified individual to join the growing and dynamic neurology department at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is a substantive post in Movement Disorders AND General Neurology (0.7 WTE, 7 NHS PAs). In addition, the post includes time within the Charles Dent Metabolic Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (0.3 WTE, 3 NHS PAs).
Main duties of the job
St George's has a dedicated Movement Disorders Service managing secondary and tertiary care Movement Disorders referrals from South-West London and Surrey. The Movement Disorders group includes dedicated clinics for the assessment and treatment of complex movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia and incorporates the fastest growing functional neurosurgery service in the UK.
We have a large population of patients treated with device assisted therapy (Apomorphine and Duodopa) as well as a dedicated Tic and Tourette's clinic and an ataxia clinic. We have an extensive botulinum toxin injection service for dystonia and tremor, including working closely with ENT and performing procedures with EMG and USS guidance.
The Movement Disorders group includes provision of in-reach support to ward-based patients on the Clinical Neurosciences wards as well as in-patients in the wider Hospital. You would be joining a team comprising several Consultant Neurologists with sub-specialist clinical and research interests in Movement Disorders Neurology, three experienced Parkinson's Disease Clinical Nurse Specialists as well as a Nursing Associate.
The Charles Dent Metabolic Unit at NHNN provides advanced, highly-specialised care to adult patients with inherited metabolic diseases, with a large proportion of cases presenting with Movement Disorders and other neurological complications.
About us
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating around 1170 beds and treating around 89,000 inpatient and day cases, and over 448,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs over 6,000 staff incorporating 1,100 Medical & Dental Staff. It provides general acute services together with specialty services including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services.
St George's Hospital is the main teaching hospital in the western sector of the South Thames region, and as such has developed links with most district general hospitals throughout South Thames West, and supports a significant training programme for junior doctors who rotate through the Trust.
Neurology is part of the Neurosciences Clinical Directorate, which sits within the Division of Surgery, Neurosciences, Cancer, Theatres & Anaesthetics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Care Group Lead and Clinical Director with second sign off by the Divisional Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The Job Plan will be reviewed annually
- The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
- It will cover all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, research, teaching, education and managerial responsibilities.
- It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.
- It will, in addition, include personal objectives, details of links to wider service objectives and details of the support required to fulfil the job plan and its objectives.
The ethos at St George's is that all consultants based on site will help with all the core aspects of neurology. In addition, all consultants have to contribute to the governance and running of the department, working closely with the Care Group Lead and the Management Team. A governance role will be allocated depending on the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Care Group Lead and Clinical Director with second sign off by the Divisional Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
The Job Plan will be reviewed annually
- The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year.
- It will cover all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, research, teaching, education and managerial responsibilities.
- It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.
- It will, in addition, include personal objectives, details of links to wider service objectives and details of the support required to fulfil the job plan and its objectives.
The ethos at St George's is that all consultants based on site will help with all the core aspects of neurology. In addition, all consultants have to contribute to the governance and running of the department, working closely with the Care Group Lead and the Management Team. A governance role will be allocated depending on the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BChir or equivalent
- MRCP(or equivalent)
- CCT or equivalent (CESR / European Community Rights), or within 6 months of CCT in neurology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- PhD in Neurology or related discipline
- A post-graduate qualification in neurometabolism
- Evidence of training / courses attended in neurometabolism / inherited metabolic disease
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
- To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit programme
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
- Evidence of managing a junior team
Teaching
Essential
- Must be an enthusiastic teacher
- Interested in teaching both undergraduates & postgraduates
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good computer literacy
- High level of organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of range of teaching skills (by training of experience)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Self motivating
- Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Genuine interest in clinical research
- Evidence of organisation and motivation
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Supportive and tolerant
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Probity
Desirable
- Evidence of attributes of leadership as evidenced by experience
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Pre-evaluation health screening
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Movement Disorders
- Experience in General Neurology
- Publications in scientific journals or presentations
- Experience in supervising junior medical staff and co-ordinating clinical activities
- Autonomous Botox administration (including complex cases)
- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Wilson Disease
Desirable
- Publications in Movement Disorders field
- Clear experience in using NHSE data sets for quality improvement.
- Publications in the neurometabolism field
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BChir or equivalent
- MRCP(or equivalent)
- CCT or equivalent (CESR / European Community Rights), or within 6 months of CCT in neurology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable
- PhD in Neurology or related discipline
- A post-graduate qualification in neurometabolism
- Evidence of training / courses attended in neurometabolism / inherited metabolic disease
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
- To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit programme
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
- Evidence of managing a junior team
Teaching
Essential
- Must be an enthusiastic teacher
- Interested in teaching both undergraduates & postgraduates
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good computer literacy
- High level of organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of range of teaching skills (by training of experience)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic
- Self motivating
- Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Genuine interest in clinical research
- Evidence of organisation and motivation
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Supportive and tolerant
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Probity
Desirable
- Evidence of attributes of leadership as evidenced by experience
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Pre-evaluation health screening
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Movement Disorders
- Experience in General Neurology
- Publications in scientific journals or presentations
- Experience in supervising junior medical staff and co-ordinating clinical activities
- Autonomous Botox administration (including complex cases)
- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Wilson Disease
Desirable
- Publications in Movement Disorders field
- Clear experience in using NHSE data sets for quality improvement.
- Publications in the neurometabolism field
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).
