Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is a full-time role based on 10 PA's (plus on call remuneration), initially incorporating 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.
Illustrative job plan (proposed)
1. 3.5 PA of clinic (3 general neurology clinics per week and 1 subspecialty clinic per fortnight)
2. 1.75 PA of admin time for these clinics
3. 2 PA of ward referrals
4. 1 PA for enhanced triage
5. 0.25 PA for department and neuroradiology meetings
6. 0.4 PA for On-call (Regional Neurology Rota based at Southampton)
7. 1.5 SPA (SPA allocations can be reviewed annually subject to approval from the Medical Director)
8. Travel time as required
Main duties of the job
The role incorporates regular general outpatient neurology clinics together with an inpatient liaison service.
Neuro-radiology meetings occur twice a month in Winchester. A clinical governance or management meeting is held on the other weeks of the month. On service effectiveness and development, we work closely with the Long Term Conditions Operational Service Managers.
The successful candidate would be expected to commit to the on-going development of care within the Medical Division; to take part in the education of junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals; to contribute to the governance activity and medical management of the department; and to foster the cohesiveness and teamwork in the wider neurology team.
The post is linked to the regional neurosciences centre at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), where our patients requiring inpatient management are admitted; and where there will be the opportunity to undertake subspecialist work. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in UHS governance activity and continuing medical education sessions.
There is full secretarial support with an administration team consisting of a Speciality Co-ordinator (Neurology) and support staff on both main hospital sites. Each Consultant has dedicated office space and supporting IT.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Other Specific Requirements
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Research & Teaching skills
* Evidence of participation in research
* Continuing to commit to medical education
* Experience of Teaching (Medical Students, peers, MDT)
* Publications in peer reviewed journals
* Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Skills & Ability
* Strong clinical and personal capability
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Conceptual and analytical skills
* Evidence of implementing evidence based guidelines
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
* Wide experience in all aspects of Rheumatology
* Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients
* To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.
* Participation in local and national audit
* Management training and experience
* CCT (be within 6 months of their CCT date at time of interview) in Rheumatology/ Rheumatology & General Internal Medicine
* MRCP or equivalent
* GMC registration
* Attended appropriate training courses
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
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.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum pro rata
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