Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist to join our existing team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service provided across the West of Berkshire. For newly qualified applicants, a second on-call senior neurologist will be rostered until the new starter is fully established in the consultant role. Please note the Simulation date is the 7th February 2025 and the Interview date is the 19th February 2025. Main duties of the job This post represents an addition to enhance the Neurology Services across the West of Berkshire and in particular help meet the rising demand for neurology clinic appointments. This post is full-time (10PA) and predominantly Out Patient based. We will encourage the successful applicant to develop a specialist interest to expand or complement the existing service. Mentoring and development opportunities will be available to recently qualified applicants in the fields represented by our existing senior consultants, but we would also welcome the addition of new specialist interests to complement the existing services. We are keen to see clinics normally only available in tertiary centres become at the RBH for the benefit of our patients. Applicants who are unable to work full-time for personal reasons are invited to apply, as are those wishing to job share. Applicants are required to hold a CCT in Neurology or be within six months of accreditation by the interview date. About us The medical team consists of six consultants and an Associate Specialist along with a specialist trainee from the Oxford Rotation and 2 GPwER's. There is a large team of ten specialist nurses led by a nurse consultant who provide support in individual disease areas. Approximately 10,000 patients are seen in an outpatient setting per year. In keeping with the Trust's aim of providing care closer to home, clinics are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital but also in facilities in Henley, Bracknell, Newbury and Wokingham. There is also increasing provision of video-clinics. Nerve conduction studies and EMG are provided by the neurologists in house and also insourced by a third party, with complex cases performed by neurophysiology services at the Oxford University Hospital Trust. EEG is currently also provided in Oxford, although there are plans for a dedicated in-house service. There is a full range of imaging services and a weekly meeting with the neuro-radiologists Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-CON229NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Marko Bogdanovic. Job description Job responsibilities For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Marko Bogdanovic. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMRCP or equivalent oFull GMC registration with Licence to Practice oEntry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview oSuccess in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent Desirable oHigher degree oRegistered with the CPD programme of RCP or equivalent Knowledge/ experience Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurology oA high standard of broad experience and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems and have the initiative to address these Desirable oA special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department) Skills and aptitudes Essential oGood self-management skills with ability to organise and prioritise workload efficiently oGood decision making skills and insight into self-limitations oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities oAble to carry responsibility oGood organisational skills oLeadership qualities Desirable oIT skills, computer literate oAbility to manage and lead oDesire to introduce new ideas and innovate Person Specification Qualifications Essential oMRCP or equivalent oFull GMC registration with Licence to Practice oEntry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview oSuccess in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent Desirable oHigher degree oRegistered with the CPD programme of RCP or equivalent Knowledge/ experience Essential oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Neurology oA high standard of broad experience and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oCapacity to be alert to dangers or problems and have the initiative to address these Desirable oA special interest with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department) Skills and aptitudes Essential oGood self-management skills with ability to organise and prioritise workload efficiently oGood decision making skills and insight into self-limitations oAbility to organise and manage outpatient priorities oAble to carry responsibility oGood organisational skills oLeadership qualities Desirable oIT skills, computer literate oAbility to manage and lead oDesire to introduce new ideas and innovate 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)