Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialist Gradelevel doctor to join our friendly and forward-thinking Clinical Neurosciences team at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Neurology service within a supportive, collaborative and ambitiously developing department.
About the role - 3 PAs You will play a key role in delivering outstanding Neurology care across outpatient and inpatient settings, with a strong focus on general neurology and the opportunity to develop or expand a specialist interest--particularly in Multiple Sclerosis. Working within a cohesive team of experienced Consultants, specialist nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help us provide a seamless, patient-centred service that ensures patients see the right clinician first time.
The post includes participation in our weekday ward in-reach service, contributing to the neurology referral pathway, and supporting clinical decision-making trust-wide. There are also opportunities to contribute to services at St George's Hospital and to join the Surrey Stroke Telemedicine rota.
Main duties of the job
Join our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive acute neurology service. This role involves:
- Providing a daily in-reach Monday to Friday ward referral service and covering colleagues during their absence.
- Maintaining responsibility for patient care, ensuring safe handovers.
- Supervising nurse specialists in collaboration with other consultants.
- Offering prompt consultations to other specialties as needed.
- Collaborating with medical, nursing, and management teams to enhance clinical leadership and patient experiences.
- Engaging in education, research, audit, and clinical governance activities with a focus on a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Supporting recruitment, appraisal, and mentoring within the team.
- Undertaking additional duties as required, with changes negotiated and reflected in job plans.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
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Deliver outpatient general neurology clinics and participate in specialist clinics depending on experience and service need.
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Contribute to the weekday neurology ward in-reach service, offering timely expert advice to inpatient teams.
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Work collaboratively with Consultants, Specialist Nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe and effective care pathways.
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Support the Multiple Sclerosis service, including clinical input and collaborative work with the MS Nurse Team.
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Participate in supervision, teaching and support of junior doctors, registrars, medical students and non-medical staff.
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Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activities to support high standards of care.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and information governance standards.
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Contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.
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Participate in continuing professional development, appraisal, and any additional duties reasonably required by the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
-
Deliver outpatient general neurology clinics and participate in specialist clinics depending on experience and service need.
-
Contribute to the weekday neurology ward in-reach service, offering timely expert advice to inpatient teams.
-
Work collaboratively with Consultants, Specialist Nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe and effective care pathways.
-
Support the Multiple Sclerosis service, including clinical input and collaborative work with the MS Nurse Team.
-
Participate in supervision, teaching and support of junior doctors, registrars, medical students and non-medical staff.
-
Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement and governance activities to support high standards of care.
-
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and information governance standards.
-
Contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.
-
Participate in continuing professional development, appraisal, and any additional duties reasonably required by the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification) and full GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad and thorough training and experience in Neurology
Desirable
- Evidence of a complementary subspeciality interest (e.g., MS, movement disorders, headache, epilepsy)
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent medical qualification) and full GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad and thorough training and experience in Neurology
Desirable
- Evidence of a complementary subspeciality interest (e.g., MS, movement disorders, headache, epilepsy)
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary staff
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).
