Applications are invited from experienced Locum Consultant Neurologists to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in-reach service to the 2 acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub-specialties and applicants will be required to have experience in MS.
Main duties of the job
The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed. There are a number of outpatient clinics that are delivered across the Trust when needed, giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria. The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Relocation package may be available to successful candidates. The maximum amount which can be claimed for prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council
* MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
* MD or PhD degree
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers, and other staff
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Specialist Registrar in Neurology or Equivalent
Desirable
* Experience of working with primary care/community colleagues
* A commitment to and experience of teaching
* Experience of structured patient education
* A sub-speciality Neurology interest
Knowledge
Essential
* Able to complete basic history taking and examination - physical and mental.
* Evidence-based practice
Desirable
* Specialist training courses relevant to post e.g. psychopharmacology.
* Mental health legislation
Personal Skills
Essential
* Communication skills
* Decisiveness/accountability
* Interpersonal skills
* Uses a non-judgmental approach to patients
* Flexibility
* Resilience
* Thoroughness
* Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm
* Probity
Organisation and Planning
Essential
* Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Experience & ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
* Active involvement in audit
* Information technology skills
Career Progression
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Other
Essential
* Meets professional health requirements
* Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)
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