The post holder will be responsible, with the existing Consultant Neurologists, for neurological inpatients and outpatients at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and for supervision at HPNC of ESHT patients referred for tertiary investigations and management. The post holder will carry out five to six general Neurology outpatient clinics at ESHT. A further specialist interest clinic can be worked flexibly between ESHT and HPNC as a non-fixed session. Main duties of the job The post holder will participate in the Neurology departments regular ward referral service. The post holder will contribute towards general professional training of the junior medical staff and contribute to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Post Graduate Medical Centre including medical audit, both at ESHT and HPNC About us We are proud to provide Outstanding care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in peoples own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good overall, and Outstanding for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated Outstanding. Eastbourne DGH rated Good. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious Building for our Future programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • MB BS or equivalent • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians • Full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). Desirable • MD or equivalent • BSE accreditation Training & Experience Essential • Good general medical experience. Wide experience in all aspects of Neurology, Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of neurological problems both emergency and elective. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable • Special interest to complement neurologists at regional centre Admin & Management Essential • Evidence of participation in management • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal Desirable • Management course and/or qualifications • Knowledge of the structure of Health Service Aduit / Research and Publications Essential • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit • Understanding of the role of research Desirable • Completion and/or Publication of audit projects • Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality • Ability to lead clinical research project Teaching Essential • Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups Desirable • Educational qualification Personal Skills Essential • Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team • Leadership qualities • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. • Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. • Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance Desirable • Good presentation skills • Demonstration of initiated projects • Specific attributes for post • UK Driving Licence