Job summary
UCLH are seeking a Locum Consultant to join the Neurorehabilitation at Queen Square. The post holder will work within the Adult Neuro-disability Service and Adult Spasticity service delivering top quality outpatient and inpatient patient care in line with the UCLH trust values.
The post holder will be responsible for the continued running and development of the Queen Square Neuro-disability service which includes independent clinical assessment, treatment planning, MDT collaboration, and leadership in clinical governance.
The post holder will also be responsible for supporting a safe inpatient intrathecal baclofen service.
The post holder will work closely with therapy teams and specialist nurses, uphold UCLH values, engage in appraisal and safeguarding responsibilities, and support the Trust's commitment to equality, inclusion, research excellence, and sustainability
Main duties of the job
This post is for 6 PAs (24hrs a week) for a Consultant in Neurorehabilitation to deliver inpatient and outpatient care for our Neuro-disability and Spasticity patient cohort. There will be two clinics per week and inpatient ward round and day case responsibilities.
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 informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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 UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- Individuals should meet one of the following: -have their CCST and be on the specialist register; or -be within 6 months of their CCST; or -Locally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing and treating patients with long term neurological disorders.
- Experience in management of spasticity including intrathecal baclofen
- Experience in clinical governance and learning from incidents/complaints
- Have worked within the context of an interdisciplinary / multispecialty rehabilitation team where the candidate has been able to obtain significant experience in the management of patients with complex neurological problems
- Can demonstrate having been involved in education and research.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good time keeping to ensure duty of care to patients
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Evidence of having been involved in development of a service.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of having worked and being able to develop within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service as appropriate for a consultant
- Evidence of being able to work within a specialised Rehabilitation service environment
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC Registration
- Individuals should meet one of the following: -have their CCST and be on the specialist register; or -be within 6 months of their CCST; or -Locally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing and treating patients with long term neurological disorders.
- Experience in management of spasticity including intrathecal baclofen
- Experience in clinical governance and learning from incidents/complaints
- Have worked within the context of an interdisciplinary / multispecialty rehabilitation team where the candidate has been able to obtain significant experience in the management of patients with complex neurological problems
- Can demonstrate having been involved in education and research.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good time keeping to ensure duty of care to patients
Personal and People Development
Desirable
- Evidence of having been involved in development of a service.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of having worked and being able to develop within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service as appropriate for a consultant
- Evidence of being able to work within a specialised Rehabilitation service environment
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)
