Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our Neurology Team. The successful candidate will join an innovative established team of Consultants, Specialist Registrars and Specialist Nurses providing outpatient and inpatient care.
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Neurology services for the local population The successful candidate will be expected to work across our sites including St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) is desirable.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a fixed-term whole time equivalent substantive Consultant in Neurology based at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidates will be expected to work across our three sites, Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. As we are lead provider for Diabetes within Herts Valley area, the postholder may also need to carry out Diabetes clinics at one of our community sites across the area.
Duties include approximately 6 outpatient clinics per week; intermittent inpatient care for GIM patients, electronic triaging, and advice & guidance.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works have started (new multistorey car park completed) and more planned, over the next few years. We utilise electronic patient records which has helped with improving patient care.
There are also plans for new models of care such as developing a diabetes virtual hospital amongst others. As well as this, the trust won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019). The Trust has also recently been granted teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Nursing staff, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.
Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will work closely with other Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Nursing staff, Managers, Medical Secretaries, Admin and other staff across the hospital sites, to deliver clinical services, partake in clinical governance, support clinical leadership to enhance patient safety and experience.
Candidate will be required to have contact with patients, patients carers/relatives, and General Practitioners.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC Registered with licence to practice or on Specialist Register in Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous appointments which provided professional training in neurology /neurophysiology posts approved by the royal college of physicians - SCE in Neurology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC Registered with licence to practice or on Specialist Register in Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous appointments which provided professional training in neurology /neurophysiology posts approved by the royal college of physicians - SCE in Neurology
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).
