Job summary
Applications are invited for the appointment of a substantive Consultant Neurologist based at the Kettering General NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. The successful candidate will have CCT or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register for Neurology when they take up the post (applications are welcome from those within six months of their CCT date).
We are seeking a motivated individual to help develop neurological services. In particular we are looking for an individual(s) who may help develop and deliver an outpatient programme that will create a responsive, flexible outpatient service that meets the changing needs of our local population in the context of the evolving healthcare landscape. The successful candidate(s) will join a team of two other neurologists in providing an outpatient service with the support of a middle grade experienced full time Registrar and two full time specialist nurses as well as the support of community specialist nurses for MS and Parkinson's disease. KGH has in-house EMG service, CT & MRI. Neuroradiology and Neuropathology services are available via Oxford University Hospital. The post will also include dedicated time to attend weekly clinical, educational and neuroradiology meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at KGH but the post holder has the opportunity to develop/deliver his or her special interests clinic at the Centre at UHCW, CPD activity will also be based at UHCW. The successful candidate(s) will join a team of two other neurologists in providing an outpatient service with the support of a middle grade experienced full time Registrar and two full time specialist nurses as well as the support of community specialist nurses for MS and Parkinson's disease. KGH has in-house EMG service, CT & MRI. Neuroradiology and Neuropathology services are available via Oxford University Hospital. The post will also include dedicated time to attend weekly clinical, educational and neuroradiology meetings.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive general outpatient neurology service to the catchment area of Kettering General Hospital, alongside the existing Neurology consultants and Neurology specialist nurses. The postholder will also be providing specialist inpatient review where required, if inpatient beds required the postholder will have access to inpatient beds at Kettering General Hospital. Junior support available via Registrar.
Key tasks
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Neurology patients.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of general Neurology patients.
- Provide a full range of neurological services
- Contribute to the development of the service
- Teaching and training of junior staff, nurses and medical students from Leicester.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Provisional assessment of programmed activities in job plan: 10 PA 8 DCC /2 SPA
This is an example timetable only: The timetable may be re-profiled in order to support the objectives of the department and Trust in service delivery.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Out-Patient clinic
3 new+6 FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out- Patient
3 new+6 FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out-Patient clinic
3new+6FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out-Patient clinic
3 new+6FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Admin
1 PA
IP- Ward Referrals
1.30 pm- 5 pm
1 PA
4-6 patients
SPA 1 PA
Radiology meeting 1hr/admin/admin
0.25 PA+0.75 PA admin
1 -5pm
1 PA
Admin/SPA
1 PA
IP-Ward Referrals
1.30 - 5pm
1 PA
4-6 patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive general outpatient neurology service to the catchment area of Kettering General Hospital, alongside the existing Neurology consultants and Neurology specialist nurses. The postholder will also be providing specialist inpatient review where required, if inpatient beds required the postholder will have access to inpatient beds at Kettering General Hospital. Junior support available via Registrar.
Key tasks
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Neurology patients.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of general Neurology patients.
- Provide a full range of neurological services
- Contribute to the development of the service
- Teaching and training of junior staff, nurses and medical students from Leicester.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Provisional assessment of programmed activities in job plan: 10 PA 8 DCC /2 SPA
This is an example timetable only: The timetable may be re-profiled in order to support the objectives of the department and Trust in service delivery.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Out-Patient clinic
3 new+6 FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out- Patient
3 new+6 FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out-Patient clinic
3new+6FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Out-Patient clinic
3 new+6FU
News 30 mins
FU -15 mins
Clinic 9-12
1 PA
Admin
1 PA
IP- Ward Referrals
1.30 pm- 5 pm
1 PA
4-6 patients
SPA 1 PA
Radiology meeting 1hr/admin/admin
0.25 PA+0.75 PA admin
1 -5pm
1 PA
Admin/SPA
1 PA
IP-Ward Referrals
1.30 - 5pm
1 PA
4-6 patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Neurology or registration on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology (or within six months of achieving CCST at the time of the interview)
- General training in Neurology to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of neurological problems
Desirable
- Evidence of logical thinking and a practical approach to style of working
- Ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Willingness to supervise and develop junior members of the team
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Neurology or registration on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology (or within six months of achieving CCST at the time of the interview)
- General training in Neurology to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of neurological problems
Desirable
- Evidence of logical thinking and a practical approach to style of working
- Ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Willingness to supervise and develop junior members of the team
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
