Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a neuropsychiatrist to work at The Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy as a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist for 1 year fixed term.
Main duties of the job
As a consultant Neuropsychiatrist you will be running a specialist weekly clinic over a day at the Chalfont Specialist centre for Epilepsy, which is where the post will be based. In addition to clinic, you may have occasional requests to review inpatients in the telemetry unit or on the ward. These will have been admitted under the Consultant Neurologists for Epilepsy. There will be approximately 7 patient reviews in clinic. There will be 40 minutes allocated for clinic administration. You can actively contribute to the research, teaching and clinical governance activities of the department.
The successful candidate will have considerable neuropsychiatric experience and would have worked with patients who have epilepsy and non-epileptic attacks.
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.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the 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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
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.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the 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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist List in Psychiatry or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT
- Eligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Psychiatry register in relevant Specialty within 6 months of expected date of CCT. (NB: Non- UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist register in relevant Specialty by the date of the appointment).
- understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS
- oknowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oknowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- oCompleted a period of training and experience in Neuropsychiatry.
- oExperience in assessing and treating patients with functional neurological symptoms.
- oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- oExcellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- oAn understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Desirable
- oHigher trainee experience or consultant experience in a recognised neuropsychiatric post.
- oHave worked within the context of an interdisciplinary / multispecialty team where the candidate has been able to obtain significant experience in the management of patients with complex neuropsychiatric problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAppropriate to a consultant psychiatrist.
- oDemonstrate an ability to perform the specific management of neuropsychiatric patients relevant to the post, including clinical risk.
Desirable
- oCan demonstrate that they have the skills to work within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty service
- oDemonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- oAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- oInterpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- oAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other agencies
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oKnowledge of principles of clinical governance and staff appraisal
- oA demonstrable interest in research as evidenced by research grants and publication
- oExperience and interest in teaching Supervising doctors in training.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- oand/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- On GMC Specialist List in Psychiatry or at the time of interview within 6 months of expected date of CCT
- Eligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Psychiatry register in relevant Specialty within 6 months of expected date of CCT. (NB: Non- UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist register in relevant Specialty by the date of the appointment).
- understanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS
- oknowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oknowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS
- oCompleted a period of training and experience in Neuropsychiatry.
- oExperience in assessing and treating patients with functional neurological symptoms.
- oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles
- oExcellent understanding of the needs of people with complex conditions and learning disability
- oAn understanding of patient centred care and self-care approach.
Desirable
- oHigher trainee experience or consultant experience in a recognised neuropsychiatric post.
- oHave worked within the context of an interdisciplinary / multispecialty team where the candidate has been able to obtain significant experience in the management of patients with complex neuropsychiatric problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAppropriate to a consultant psychiatrist.
- oDemonstrate an ability to perform the specific management of neuropsychiatric patients relevant to the post, including clinical risk.
Desirable
- oCan demonstrate that they have the skills to work within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty service
- oDemonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- oAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- oInterpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
- oAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other agencies
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oKnowledge of principles of clinical governance and staff appraisal
- oA demonstrable interest in research as evidenced by research grants and publication
- oExperience and interest in teaching Supervising doctors in training.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- oand/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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, CHALFONT SITE
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
SL9 0RJ
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
