Job summary This post offers an exciting opportunity to support our Neurology service. The appointee will work closely with our existing Neurologists, our CNS's, ward staff and the teams with the Trust and community, to deliver high-quality neurological care. This is a 12-month fixed-term role. The day to day work of the successful applicant will be located at the West Suffolk Hospital, supported by our excellent integrated CNS team both within the trust and the community. The post holder will deliver an outpatient and ward referral service. There are no on call duties. Please see the Job Description attached for full details Main duties of the job To develop and extend Neurology Services at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Provide advice and day to day management of medical inpatients with neurological disease Provision of Neurology outpatient services at the at West Suffolk Hospital and an outreach clinic. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all in-patients under the care of your team. Teaching and training of intermediate, junior staff, nursing staff and medical students To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). About us BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you BeKnown for? Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 179-6934527-MSC Job locations West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details. The Neurology department at the West Suffolk Hospital currently comprises four consultants, with a further day of Neurology provided by a Consultant, Dr Ed Needham, one day a week. In addition, three neurology disability nurses (with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis), three Parkinsons Disease Nurses, and two Epilepsy Specialist nurses and three secretaries. The Neurology Department also provides a ward consultation service for inpatients with neurological disorders. It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week. This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details. The Neurology department at the West Suffolk Hospital currently comprises four consultants, with a further day of Neurology provided by a Consultant, Dr Ed Needham, one day a week. In addition, three neurology disability nurses (with expertise in Multiple Sclerosis), three Parkinsons Disease Nurses, and two Epilepsy Specialist nurses and three secretaries. The Neurology Department also provides a ward consultation service for inpatients with neurological disorders. It is planned to make this service more responsive by providing daily input during the week. This will allow a timely assessment of patients with acute neurological disorders. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or PhD Entry on the GMC specialist register in Neurology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice. Experience Essential Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients Desirable Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the neurology service Ability to organise and manage a neurology service Ability to manage and lead members of the multi-disciplinary team Experience of audit management All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- -PLAB 1 -PLAB 2 Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Desirable 5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Teaching and Training Essential Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of workplace- based assessment Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate teaching Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates Management and Audit Training Essential Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery Experience of audit management Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities Appraisal Essential To have training and experience in appraisal systems Research and Publications Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Publications in peer reviewed journals Desirable Ability to supervise research projects Clinical Governance Essential To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Standards Essential To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practise MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Desirable MD or PhD Entry on the GMC specialist register in Neurology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Training) at the time of interview and hold a licence to practice. Experience Essential Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Experience in management of Neurology in-patient and out-patient medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full spectrum of Neurology patients Desirable Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurology Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the neurology service Ability to organise and manage a neurology service Ability to manage and lead members of the multi-disciplinary team Experience of audit management All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following:- -PLAB 1 -PLAB 2 Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Desirable 5 years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme Teaching and Training Essential Experience of supervising F1s, F2s and SpRs Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of workplace- based assessment Experience in developing and delivering undergraduate teaching Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Experience of teaching basic clinic skills to undergraduates Management and Audit Training Essential Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities Ability to manage and lead strategic developments in service delivery Experience of audit management Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities Appraisal Essential To have training and experience in appraisal systems Research and Publications Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Publications in peer reviewed journals Desirable Ability to supervise research projects Clinical Governance Essential To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Standards Essential To have a thorough knowledge and demonstrable understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC 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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Hardwick Lane Bury St. Edmunds IP33 2QZ Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)