North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited from experienced 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 sites 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':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* 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 is £8,000.
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
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council
* MRCP or equivalent
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
* MD or PhD degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
* 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
* 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
* Able to complete basic history taking and examination - physical and mental
* Evidence-based practice
* Specialist training courses relevant to post, e.g., psychopharmacology
* Mental health legislation
Personal Skills
* Communication skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Uses a non-judgmental approach to patients
* Flexibility
* Resilience
* Thoroughness
* Probity
Organisation and Planning
* Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Experience & ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
* Information technology skills
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Other
* Meets professional health requirements
* Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)
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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