Job summary
This is a new 2 PA consultant neurology job specialising in peripheral neuropathy particularly inherited neuropathies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic neurologist with experience in genetic neuropathies to join the inherited peripheral neuropathy team in the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this 2 PA consultant neurology post is to support the increasing activity of the peripheral nerve service particularly the inherited peripheral nerve service including the transthyretin amyloid service. This post will both deliver peripheral neuropathy outpatient clinics and also liaise with the diagnostic genetic service through organising multi-disciplinary meetings to improve the diagnosis of inherited neuropathy patients in clinic. This job is most suitable for a neurologist with previous experience in managing inherited neuropathies and with a knowledge of genomics
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC, and on the Specialist Register, at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- Specific training in inherited neuropathy genetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience as SPR in neuromuscular (peripheral nerve) neurology.
- Within 6 months of neurology CCT
Desirable
- Experience in management of inherited neuropathy patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical experience of the care of patients with peripheral nerve diseases of all sorts including genetic and acquired disease to consultant standard
Desirable
- Experience in interpreting genomic results.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Appreciation that they need to keep up to date with mandatory training
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The post holder should have up to date level 2 safeguarding for adults
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC, and on the Specialist Register, at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- Specific training in inherited neuropathy genetics
Experience
Essential
- Experience as SPR in neuromuscular (peripheral nerve) neurology.
- Within 6 months of neurology CCT
Desirable
- Experience in management of inherited neuropathy patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical experience of the care of patients with peripheral nerve diseases of all sorts including genetic and acquired disease to consultant standard
Desirable
- Experience in interpreting genomic results.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Appreciation that they need to keep up to date with mandatory training
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The post holder should have up to date level 2 safeguarding for adults
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
