Job summary
Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre
St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Neurology with special interest in Neuromuscular disorders and Acute Neurology (6 PAs)
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically qualified individual to work within the growing and dynamic neurology department at St George's Hospital.
St George's has a dedicated Neuromuscular Service managing secondary and tertiary care Neuromuscular referrals from South West London and Surrey. The Neuromuscular service has expanded rapidly over the past two years, with sub-specialty services including delivering gene therapy in spinal muscular atrophy, muscle and channelopathies, motor neuron disease clinics and myasthenia gravis. The post-holder will join four Consultants with a specialist interest in Neuromuscular conditions, a clinical genetics CNS, a specialist neuromuscular physiotherapist and two neuromuscular care advisors.
Main duties of the job
- Leading on the delivery of gene therapies for patients with spinal muscular atrophy
- Working with the Neuromuscular team to deliver excellent care to our patients including carrying out a weekly motor nerve clinic at St George's, monthly motor nerve clinic in Surrey, contributing to the neuromuscular meetings and complex myasthenia MDT.
- Contributing to the clinical research programme in neuromuscular disorders including clinical trials in MND.
- The post holder will contribute to the Neurology ward Attending service on weekdays on a rota basis.
- The post holder will be on call for the regional neurology service and will conduct a weekend ward round on the Regional Neurology Unit on Saturday and Sunday. Ordinarily this will be one or two weeks a year
- Contributing to education of undergraduates and postgraduates including clinical supervision of trainees in neurology.
Mentoring is very important in neurology and the post holder will be provided with a senior mentor to support their progress.
About us
The Atkinson Morley Regional Neuroscience Centre provides tertiary neuroscience care to a regional population of 3.5 million in South West London, Surrey and Sussex and district neurology services to the local population (around 1 million). The directorate comprises the departments of neurology, stroke, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and chronic pain. There are close clinical and academic links with neuro-anaesthetics, neuro-intensive care and neuropathology which are themselves based in other directorates.
The clinical services are housed in the purpose-built Atkinson Morley Wing of St George's Hospital, opened in 2003 to accommodate the relocation of neurosciences from the former Atkinson Morley's Hospital in Wimbledon.
The Neurology service includes a regional TBI service for South West London and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit providing specialist stroke services to the population of South West London. Consultant staff includes over 50 neurologists / neurophysiologists / stroke physicians including visiting consultants from other providers, 10 neurosurgeons, 8 neuroradiologists, 3 consultant paediatric neurologists and 3 consultants in rehabilitation medicine. There are 5 consultant neuropsychiatrists based with the directorate.
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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/MD in Neurology or related discipline
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
- oMust 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
- oAbility to work as a member of a team
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oEvidence of good communication skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oGenuine interest in clinical research
- oEvidence of organisation and motivation
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oCommitment to continuing medical education
- oAn awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Probity
Desirable
- Evidence of attributes of leadership as evidenced by experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oPre-evaluation health screening
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Neuromuscular conditions
- Experience in all aspects of acute stroke care
- Publications in scientific journals or presentations
- Experience in supervising junior medical staff and co-ordinating clinical activities
Desirable
- Experience in delivering gene therapies.
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/MD in Neurology or related discipline
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
- oMust 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
- oAbility to work as a member of a team
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oEvidence of good communication skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- oGenuine interest in clinical research
- oEvidence of organisation and motivation
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oCommitment to continuing medical education
- oAn awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Probity
Desirable
- Evidence of attributes of leadership as evidenced by experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oPre-evaluation health screening
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Neuromuscular conditions
- Experience in all aspects of acute stroke care
- Publications in scientific journals or presentations
- Experience in supervising junior medical staff and co-ordinating clinical activities
Desirable
- Experience in delivering gene therapies.
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).
