We are seeking to recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist with an interest in MS to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand current provision of Neurology services in our regional Neuroscience centre.
As well as supporting the general neurology and stroke services, the successful candidate will be able to develop their specialist interest in MS, alongside Professor Jeremy Hobart and the wider multiprofessional team caring for MS patients in Plymouth and the surrounding area.
We are expanding a department that prides itself in providing excellent clinical care for our patient population. Plymouth is a national GIRFT exemplar site for acute neurology services. We care for more patients with acute neurological conditions than anywhere else nationally and are one of only 5 centres in the UK where neurologists also care for stroke patients from presentation at the hospital. We are looking for a colleague who is eager to join our enthusiastic clinical team.
The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in the development and medical management of our department, participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, and contribute to our regular hospital grand round, regional academic meeting, audit meeting, and journal club.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the existing consultant body at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust to expand current provision of Neurology services in our regional Neuroscience centre. The role will incorporate provision of regular general neurology outpatient clinics plus general neurology ward and stroke ward cover, together with an opportunity to develop your subspecialty interest in MS.
They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department, participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, and contribute to our regular hospital grand round, regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description.
The role will incorporate provision of regular general neurology outpatient clinics plus general neurology ward and stroke ward cover, together with an opportunity to develop your subspecialty interest in MS.
They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department, participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, and contribute to our regular hospital grand round, regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
* MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
* Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience and appropriate specialist experience in MS.
Desirable
* Attended appropriate courses, fellowships, or equivalent.
Research and Clinical audit
Essential
* Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit
Desirable
* Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer-reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
* Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors
Desirable
* Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching
Management
Essential
* Participated in some sort of management process (i.e., service or research)
Desirable
* Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
Practical Requirements
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.
Desirable
* To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
* A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
* Good presentation skills - prizes/awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills
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