Job summary
At UHSussex, we are looking for enthusiastic Consultant Neurologists to join our existing team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service provided at St Richards Hospital in Chichester and Worthing Hospital. Although based at the aforementioned Hospitals, the Trust wide Neurology Department includes services provided at the new Louisa Martindale site in Brighton and at the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath.
Main duties of the job
The posts represent an addition to the existing Neurology Services across Sussex and in particular meeting the rising demand for neurology clinic appointments. The posts are full time (10pa's) and are a mixture of outpatient clinics and providing neurological advice to inpatients on general wards. There is no neurology ward at either Hospital. Applicants who are unable or not wishing to work full time are still invited to apply as are those who wishing to job share.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops.
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts,we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied theNHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented anddedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our PatientFirst. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the roleat UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patientsacross Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we mustfirst look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold 3.5 general neurology outpatient clinics.
- To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology department at RSCH.
- To participate in the neurology departments regular ward referral service. Currently the new post holder will see ward referral on two/ three days per week, with other Consultants responsible for the other days.
- To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology department.
- To undertake domiciliary visits at the request of colleagues.
- Responsibility for general professional training of the junior medical staff and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Post Graduate Medical Centre including medical audit.
- Administrative duties associated with the care of the patients, training, and running of the clinical department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To hold 3.5 general neurology outpatient clinics.
- To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology department at RSCH.
- To participate in the neurology departments regular ward referral service. Currently the new post holder will see ward referral on two/ three days per week, with other Consultants responsible for the other days.
- To share responsibility for any patient admitted directly under or transferred to the care of the neurology department.
- To undertake domiciliary visits at the request of colleagues.
- Responsibility for general professional training of the junior medical staff and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Post Graduate Medical Centre including medical audit.
- Administrative duties associated with the care of the patients, training, and running of the clinical department.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical degree
- CCT in Neurology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the speciality
- oGood general medical experience
Desirable
- Special interest to compliment current Neurologist at regional centre
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression & Person Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical degree
- CCT in Neurology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto GMC specialist register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within the speciality
- oGood general medical experience
Desirable
- Special interest to compliment current Neurologist at regional centre
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression & Person Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
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).
