Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 new joint substantive Consultant
Neurologist posts to work with the existing teams in the Neurology Department
at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation
Trust, delivering a general neurology service in both Trusts.
We are seeking candidates with skills in
diagnosing and managing various general neurology conditions and to work alongside
the current Neurology teams. Clinics will
be delivered at the Leeds General Infirmary and Calderdale & Huddersfield
NHS Trusts.
In addition, the successful
candidate will be part of the neurology on call at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
LGI site for weekends and evenings.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Friday 19 December 2025
Main duties of the job
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:
Models for delivering high
quality equitable neurology care across West Yorkshire
About us
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
These 3 neurology consultant posts
are developed as a joint post held jointly between Calderdale and Huddersfield
foundation trust ( CHFT) and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). The
post holder will be expected to actively engage with other consultant
colleagues in the development of future service models to meet the changing
needs of patients using the neurology services at CHFT and LTHT. Applications
are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge
or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly
regarded development programmes. The post holder is encouraged to develop
his/her own sub-specialty interest. We are keen to expand our Neuromuscular,
Epilepsy, Movement disorders and Headache service in the region.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS
Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of
hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We
have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the
changing NHS, and we were rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in
June 2018. With goals to attain a rating of Outstanding from the CQC and to
have Teaching Hospital status.
Our vision is to provide One
Culture of Care, which means that we look after ourselves and our colleagues in
the same way that we care for our patients. If you are kind, compassionate,
dynamic, enthusiastic and effective we want to support you through the next
stage of your career at consultant level.
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS
Foundation Trust is undergoing a once in a lifetime opportunity to
reconfigure services across our sites. The Department of Health and Social Care
has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale
Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant
investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in
Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find
out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
These 3 neurology consultant posts
are developed as a joint post held jointly between Calderdale and Huddersfield
foundation trust ( CHFT) and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). The
post holder will be expected to actively engage with other consultant
colleagues in the development of future service models to meet the changing
needs of patients using the neurology services at CHFT and LTHT. Applications
are encouraged from experienced consultants wishing to take up a new challenge
or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly
regarded development programmes. The post holder is encouraged to develop
his/her own sub-specialty interest. We are keen to expand our Neuromuscular,
Epilepsy, Movement disorders and Headache service in the region.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS
Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of
hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We
have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the
changing NHS, and we were rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in
June 2018. With goals to attain a rating of Outstanding from the CQC and to
have Teaching Hospital status.
Our vision is to provide One
Culture of Care, which means that we look after ourselves and our colleagues in
the same way that we care for our patients. If you are kind, compassionate,
dynamic, enthusiastic and effective we want to support you through the next
stage of your career at consultant level.
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS
Foundation Trust is undergoing a once in a lifetime opportunity to
reconfigure services across our sites. The Department of Health and Social Care
has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale
Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant
investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in
Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find
out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurology and be able to demonstrate development of subspeciality expertise.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neurology and a Subspeciality interest.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- *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. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification/demonstration of equivalent experience.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neurology and be able to demonstrate development of subspeciality expertise.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neurology and a Subspeciality interest.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
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.
- *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. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- MRCP or equivalent qualification/demonstration of equivalent experience.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
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).
