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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology

The closing date is 05 June 2025

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Job summary

This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT fellow or Consultant in Paediatric Neurology to work at centre of excellence. This is a fixed six month locum post in Paediatric Neurology at a tertiary level based on the Imperial College Healthcare Trust to cover sickness. Most of the clinical work will be on the St. Mary's Hospital although Paediatric Neurology clinics are held at the Hammersmith Hospital by a colleague. In time the postholder may be asked to cover some of these clinics. The postholder will be required to maintain good working relationships with the Epilepsy CNSs and Acute Paediatric colleagues (including those who see secondary level patients). There is also close liaison with other hospitals including Chelsea & Westminster, Great Ormond Street and Evelina Children's Hospitals. West London Children's Healthcare are progressing an exciting Epilepsy Project which will improve the current patient pathways and ensure that patients receive the optimal holistic care. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of those discussions.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve 'attending' and 'non-attending weeks' on a 2:4 weekly basis. Attending weeks will be devoted to providing daily wards and consults to the15 bedded PICU and Paediatric wards. There will be a requirement to cover neurology clinics and attend weekly MDTs with colleagues from neuroradiology and electrophysiology. These MDTs will also involve the Paediatric Neurology team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The department has a very collaborative approach to managing patients and close liaison with the Epilepsy CNSs is essential. The CNSs will attend clinics (independently and alongside the Paediatric Neurologists) as well as review patients on the wards and PICU. West London Children's Hospital has an exciting Epilepsy Project with an ambitious work plan and there will be exciting opportunities for the postholder to be part of this work to ensure the patients and families received optimal care. The department also has very strong academic focus and there will be opportunities to be involved in research depending on the postholder's interests

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-LCOND029

Job locations

West London Children's Healthcare

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description has been provided but the roles of the post are as below:

The post-holder will share responsibility with the existing consultant staff to:

Provide the highest possible standards of inpatient care in diagnosis and management of children with neurological disorders. This will include providing specialist input to the Paediatric A&E, inpatient wards, and 15 bedded PICU.

Work closely with colleagues within Acute Paediatrics to ensure children are viewed in appropriate clinics e.g. first seizure clinics, tertiary neurology clinics.

Conduct Neurology out-patient clinics.

Work closely with the CNSs in post to deliver joint wards, clinics and support with external queries.

Work with Paediatric Neurology colleagues cross-site to strengthen transition pathways for older patients to Adult Neurology.

Attend MDTs in neuroradiology, EEGs and transition etc.

Contribute to post-graduate education of junior doctors and support Senior Clinical Fellow currently in post.

Actively contribute to clinical governance including audit.

Support and carry out research in line with the departmental research strategy.

Undertake specific management tasks and membership of hospital committees as proposed by the Lead Clinician and Directorate Policy Board.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description has been provided but the roles of the post are as below:

The post-holder will share responsibility with the existing consultant staff to:

Provide the highest possible standards of inpatient care in diagnosis and management of children with neurological disorders. This will include providing specialist input to the Paediatric A&E, inpatient wards, and 15 bedded PICU.

Work closely with colleagues within Acute Paediatrics to ensure children are viewed in appropriate clinics e.g. first seizure clinics, tertiary neurology clinics.

Conduct Neurology out-patient clinics.

Work closely with the CNSs in post to deliver joint wards, clinics and support with external queries.

Work with Paediatric Neurology colleagues cross-site to strengthen transition pathways for older patients to Adult Neurology.

Attend MDTs in neuroradiology, EEGs and transition etc.

Contribute to post-graduate education of junior doctors and support Senior Clinical Fellow currently in post.

Actively contribute to clinical governance including audit.

Support and carry out research in line with the departmental research strategy.

Undertake specific management tasks and membership of hospital committees as proposed by the Lead Clinician and Directorate Policy Board.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice
  • CCT in Paediatric Neurology Or UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT on interview date (and can produce evidence that they are expected to achieve a CCT)
  • On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial clinical experience in Paediatric Neurology
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in managing, and ability to offer clinical opinion on common Paediatric Neurological emergencies

Teaching/ Training

Essential

  • Undergraduate / postgraduate and formal teaching
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of doctors in training and nursing staff

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
  • Level 3 paediatric safeguarding training
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice
  • CCT in Paediatric Neurology Or UK specialist trainee within 6 months of CCT on interview date (and can produce evidence that they are expected to achieve a CCT)
  • On GMC Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial clinical experience in Paediatric Neurology
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Experience in managing, and ability to offer clinical opinion on common Paediatric Neurological emergencies

Teaching/ Training

Essential

  • Undergraduate / postgraduate and formal teaching
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to meet the requirements of doctors in training and nursing staff

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit
  • Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
  • Level 3 paediatric safeguarding training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

West London Children's Healthcare

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

West London Children's Healthcare

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for CDS & Neurology

Dr Paul Hargreaves

paul.hargreaves@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-LCOND029

Job locations

West London Children's Healthcare

London

W2 1NY


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