Consultant Neurologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - for a Consultant Neurologist. The post will contribute to the provision of a high quality tertiary Neurology service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.

Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital, with activity at other sites within GM.

Main duties of the job

The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences provides specialist and general neurology services to Greater Manchester. We use a hub and spoke model and have services at all DGHs in GM. The department has a wide range of subspecialist services, and applicants with the training to provide a subspecialist service are encouraged to discuss this with the clinical director. Applicants are invited to enquire regarding any points about which they may be unsure.

The successful candidate will join a large team of over 46 Consultant Neurologists at Salford Royal Hospital who provide outpatient and inpatient liaison services across Greater Manchester, covering as population of million. The teams are well supported by middle grade and junior medical tiers, as well as Specialist Nurse teams across the range of Neurological sub-specialties.

This post will be expected to have a specialist interest in Myasthenia Gravis and be able to independently manage complex refractory cases and treatments.

The post will also involve general neurology outpatients in a spoke of MCCN and liaison inpatient neurology in MCCN or in a GM spoke.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A higher qualification MRCP or equivalent Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent

Desirable

Participation in management training course Participation in an advanced IT training course

Professional Registration

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview Licenced with the GMC To be formally recognised as a clinical supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Desirable

To be formally recognized as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications

Desirable

Evidence of research relevant to Neurology

Appropriate personal attributes

Essential

Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with people

Managing/ Delivering Performance

Essential

Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture Accountable for performance of self and others Empowers others to take responsibility

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