Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology
We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual to join the Paediatric Neurosciences Department at the Leeds Children's Hospital for 6 months, in the post of Locum Consultant in Paediatric Neurology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and experienced multidisciplinary team comprising over 20 specialist colleagues across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology, as well as specialist nurses and a paediatric trauma and rehabilitation coordinator.
This post will deliver 8 PAs, and the successful applicant will be one of 8 consultants delivering a comprehensive paediatric neurology service to the West, North, and East of the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will join the existing Consultant Paediatric Neurologists and will provide 1:6 cover on the paediatric neurology consultant acute week/on-call rota. The post-holder will provide outpatient clinics at the Leeds Children's Hospital and work with the existing specialist multidisciplinary neurosciences team in outpatients and on the dedicated neuroscience ward. Support will be given to develop specialized interests within Paediatric Neurology.
About Us
The post will be based at the Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary. The successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Neurology and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Job Responsibilities
Paediatric Neurology within the Leeds Children's Hospital CSU.
Children with neurological and neurosurgical disorders are admitted to the dedicated paediatric neuroscience ward at LGI and are jointly managed as needed by paediatric neurologists and the paediatric neurosurgeons.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
* Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post and able to respond quickly to emergencies as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards).
* Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Qualifications
* MB BS (or equivalent)
* MRCPCH (or equivalent)
* Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric neurology (or equivalent). Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric neurology.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Eligibility, Fitness to Practice, and Language Skills
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
* Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months OR achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months.
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.
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