Consultant in Neurology
Job summary
The postholder's duties will be primarily at Kettering General Hospital. Time for specialist interest clinic/ research and to carry out teaching duties as required could be arranged according to the interest of the appointee.
The postholder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive general outpatient neurology service to the catchment area of Kettering General Hospital, alongside the existing Neurology consultants and Neurology specialist nurses. The postholder will also be providing specialist inpatient review where required, if inpatient beds required the postholder will have access to inpatient beds at Kettering general hospital.
Junior support available via Registrar. The postholder will be encouraged to practice a special interest clinic that is relevant to the population of the North Northamptonshire health community. Currently complex Neurology cases and Neurosurgical cases are transferred to Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital. JD Pending Royal College Approval
Main duties of the job
Manage general neurology patients and maintain high clinical standards. Provide a full range of neurological services and contribute to service development. Conduct outpatient clinics and inpatient ward referrals. Participate in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement (minimum three audits in five years). No out-of-hours on-call duties.
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence.
Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment.
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Job responsibilities
For more details about this role, please refer to attached job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty) General training in Neurology to specialist level or equivalent At least 1 year of clinical experience as a consultant at a secondary care hospital Full registration with General Medical Council Enthusiasm and willingness to collaborate across UHN to improve patient outcomes for all
Desirable
MD, PhD or other higher degree TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential
Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of Teaching Junior Staff Experience of Undergraduate Teaching MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Essential
Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
Desirable
Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable
Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
High level Organisational Skills Communication Skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
