It is essential that the post-holder should hold the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview.
The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and or engage in research with the local Research and development team.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and or engage in research with the local Research and development team.
Weekly Activities
1. Monday: Ward referrals (0.5 PA), Neurology Clinic 2ww/urgent (0.5 PA), Admin (0.5 PA), Radiology meeting (0.25 PA), Admin (0.25 PA)
2. Tuesday: Neurology Clinic (1 PA), Ward referrals (0.5 PA), Admin (0.5 PA)
3. Wednesday: Neurology Clinic (1 PA), Study/SPA (1 PA)
4. Thursday: Teaching (0.25 PA), Neurology Clinic (1 PA), Trainee supervision (0.25 PA), Ward Referrals (0.25 PA)
5. Friday: Academic SPA (1 PA), Ward referrals (0.5 PA), Admin (0.5 PA)
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Courage.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. We value communication and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses, and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds, ensuring everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Job details
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 265-6877724
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Full registration with General Medical Council
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
* Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
* MD, PhD or other higher degree
* Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
* Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
* Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
* Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
* Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
* Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
* Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
* Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
* Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations
* Research experience relating to quality
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
* High level Organisational Skills
* Communication Skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Employer's website
Northampton General Hospital
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