Consultant Neurologist

Job summary We are looking for a compassionate and quality driven Consultant Neurologist colleague to join our Neurology team.This post offers an exciting opportunity to support our Neurology service.
The appointee will work closely with our existing Neurologists, our CNS's, ward staff and the teams with the Trust and community, to deliver high-quality neurological care.The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located at the West Suffolk Hospital, supported by our excellent integrated CNS team both within the trust and the community.
The post holder will deliver an outpatient and ward referral service.
There are no on call duties.Candidates should be on or eligible for inclusion onto the GMC Specialist or be within 6 months of their expected date of obtaining a CCT (or equivalent) at the time of the interview.Interviews to be held on Thursday the 13th February 2025Please See Full Job Description attached for details Main duties of the job Provision with Consultant colleagues of a Neurology service to the West Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustResponsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the departmentProfessional supervision and management of junior medical staff;Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing About us #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
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It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work.
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Job description Job responsibilities The Neurology Department also provides a ward consultation service for inpatients with neurological disorders.
It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week.
This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders.The Neurology department at the West Suffolk Hospital currently comprises four consultants, with a further day of Neurology provided by a Consultant, Dr Ed Needham, one day a week.
In addition, three neurology disability nurses (with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis), three Parkinsons Disease Nurses, and two Epilepsy Specialist nurses and three secretaries Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on the GMC specialist register in Neurology or be eligible for entry (the skills & experiences that would be gained during six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or PhD Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients Desirable Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the neurology service Ability to organise and manage a neurology service Ability to manage and lead members of the multi-disciplinary team Experience of audit management Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: - o PLAB 1 o PLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable 5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Teaching and Training Essential Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of workplace- based assessment Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate teaching Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research Management & Audit Training Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Neurology service Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery out-patient priorities Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery Experience of audit management Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Personal Skills & Qualities Essential Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose The ability to work as a team member Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured hospital team for the greater good Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance Desirable Ability to travel to rural locations.
Special Aptitudes Essential Self-motivated: able to act on own initiative Ambitious and multitasker to improve, monitor and sustain the highest achievable clinical standards To possess an enquiring mind, generally challenging the status quo to ensure clinically effective evidence-based best practice Capacity to accept full responsibility to lead a clinical team To teach and train all human resources from a wide spectrum of skills, background, abilities and experience Appraisal Essential To have training and experience in appraisal systems Research & Publications Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Publications in peer reviewed journals Desirable Ability to supervise research projects Clinical Governance Essential To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Standards Essential To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC