Main area Neurology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
On call duties will be completed at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (includes taking part in the out of hours hot week rota at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital)
Job ref: 438-CA762
Employer: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Preston Hospital
Town: Preston
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/03/2025 23:59
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with Epilepsy Lead
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This advert is to recruit for a consultant post in paediatric neurology working alongside 2 other consultants. There is the intention to develop and expand the service in the next few years.
The post-holder will work as part of the paediatric neurology team providing specialist services to the local population and to the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. The service is provided on a patch based system, and this post would take the lead for the provision of tertiary paediatric neurology services in Preston. The post holder would be expected to take the lead for the epilepsy service, including the ketogenic diet service, and other specialist interests would be welcome.
There is no on call commitment at Royal Preston Hospital, but the post contributes to the out of hours service at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital through a hot week system (4 times a year). There will also be 2 monthly clinics at RMCH.
Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education and training is expected, and there is an opportunity to take part in research.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will take the lead for our regional epilepsy service, including the monthly ketogenic diet clinic and to lead on tone management. The post includes taking part in the out of hours hot week rota at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, for 6 weeks a year.
Main duties of the job
This post is 10PAs. The job plan will be discussed and agreed with the Clinical Director prior to starting the post and every year.
The post holder will provide a general paediatric neurology service to children living in Preston, while also taking the lead for epilepsy. This will include the running of the ketogenic diet clinic and supervision of children who have a Vagal Nerve Stimulator. The on call requirement is provided as a hot week providing 24/7 cover from Monday to Monday, excluding Thursdays for 5 weeks a year at RMCH. During those weeks there is no clinical commitment to Preston and no outpatient clinics.
Working for our organisation
You will join a thriving paediatric department comprising of 26 WTE Consultants, including 2 Paediatric Neurologists, 6 WTE Consultant Community Paediatricians and 6 Neonatologists. The post is based at Royal Preston Hospital but also linking closely with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
The department is increasing its commitment to medical student teaching, being seconded to the Trust from the University of Manchester. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development within the Trust. Preston has a track record for research in children, working in close collaboration with the regional universities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
• What we can offer
• The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* MRCPCH
* Completed or within 6 months of completion of CCT in Paediatrics and completed sub specialty training in Paediatric Neurology or the equivalent (Must be entered on the Specialist Register or entry within 6 months)
* A higher qualification, e.g. MD PhD.
Experience & Skills
* Broad based experience in specialty
* Wide experience in management of epilepsy in children
* Experience in subspecialty to complement the departmental needs
* Experience in supporting children on the ketogenic diet and vagal nerve stimulator
Management
* Evidence of Clinical Leadership
* Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
* Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
* Evidence of audit and clinical governance
* Attendance at appropriate management, teaching, appraisal and mentorship courses.
* Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment.
* Publication
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application.
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