Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. We are looking for an individual to fill this
new post within the Neurology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
We are looking for a Consultant
Neurologist with an Interest in Inflammatory Disorders. Candidates will work
with the existing team to deliver general neurology clinics and inflammatory
disorders clinics to the patients of the Leeds and West Yorkshire (WYAAT).
The AAC will take place via MS Teams on 17 October 2023.
Main duties of the job
The present service is well established
with 3 Consultants presently in post and 4 specialist nurses. We are seeking a candidate with skills in
treating inflammatory disorders. Clinics
are delivered at the LGI, Seacroft and Wharfedale sites as well as some remote
clinics.
In addition, the successful candidate
will be part of the neurology general on call at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
LGI site on a 1 in 11 rota. This post
does not cover stroke on call.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Neurology
and its related specialties. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How to deliver specialised neurology equitably
across West Yorkshire
About us
clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current WYATT
neurology reorganisation programme is designed to improve access to services
across the entire region. Many patients in the Calderdale and Huddersfield
region have limited or no access to specialist MS and neuro-inflammatory
services are by default dealt with in the central hub in Leeds. At present approximately 200 (CALDERDALE 76
(8%), HUDDERSFIELD 89 (9%) N KIRKLEES 18 (2%)) patients on disease modifying
treatment are accepted by Leeds. Additionally,
a significant number are not able to access treatment resulting in health
inequality in the West Yorkshire region that the WYATT neurology reorganisation
group is seeking to remove. At present no patients with secondary progressive
MS outside Leeds and Bradford have access to Siponimod NICE TA 656 18 November
2020 due to the lack of capacity in the Leeds MS team to accept these referal. The post holder will be instrumental in
permitting the organisation to develop support for this service which cannot be
delivered at present.
This post will join the 3
other neurologists with an interest in MS and neuro inflammation to ensure
Leeds can continue to deliver the acute treatments to the local population and
future WYATT delivery plans for MS. The
post is for 10 programmed activities.
Neurology services in
Leeds and across the WYATT region are increasingly involved in the delivery of
acute care at the front door and with in-reach services and ambulatory pathways
to prevent admission. The post holder
will be expected to be involved in the continuing development of those pathways
with an in-reach session at St James (1PA) to patients requiring neurology
input and an acute admission avoidance clinic (1PA) per week. This is in line with LTHTs goals of
delivering the right care with the right time in the right place first time
Job description
Job responsibilities
The current WYATT
neurology reorganisation programme is designed to improve access to services
across the entire region. Many patients in the Calderdale and Huddersfield
region have limited or no access to specialist MS and neuro-inflammatory
services are by default dealt with in the central hub in Leeds. At present approximately 200 (CALDERDALE 76
(8%), HUDDERSFIELD 89 (9%) N KIRKLEES 18 (2%)) patients on disease modifying
treatment are accepted by Leeds. Additionally,
a significant number are not able to access treatment resulting in health
inequality in the West Yorkshire region that the WYATT neurology reorganisation
group is seeking to remove. At present no patients with secondary progressive
MS outside Leeds and Bradford have access to Siponimod NICE TA 656 18 November
2020 due to the lack of capacity in the Leeds MS team to accept these referal. The post holder will be instrumental in
permitting the organisation to develop support for this service which cannot be
delivered at present.
This post will join the 3
other neurologists with an interest in MS and neuro inflammation to ensure
Leeds can continue to deliver the acute treatments to the local population and
future WYATT delivery plans for MS. The
post is for 10 programmed activities.
Neurology services in
Leeds and across the WYATT region are increasingly involved in the delivery of
acute care at the front door and with in-reach services and ambulatory pathways
to prevent admission. The post holder
will be expected to be involved in the continuing development of those pathways
with an in-reach session at St James (1PA) to patients requiring neurology
input and an acute admission avoidance clinic (1PA) per week. This is in line with LTHTs goals of
delivering the right care with the right time in the right place first time
Person Specification
Further Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC REGISTRATION NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neurology, specifically in Inflammatory Disorders.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Further Criteria
Essential
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOU MUST STATE YOUR GMC REGISTRATION NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neurology, specifically in Inflammatory Disorders.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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).
