Job summary We plan to conduct interviews for this post on Friday 13th of June 2025. Here in Jersey, we have our own Health Care system, separate from the NHS. We are looking to develop and improve our healthcare services towards a modern, fully digitised and future-proof system, in advance of our new hospital (planned to open in 2029). To do so we need fresh eyes, new ways of working and the next generation of consultants to make our healthcare the best it can be. We aim to provide high quality, safe and effective care to the 110,000 people living on the Island and those who visit. The hospital benefits from a fantastic educational centre with a full SIM lab and dedicated time for all to learn. Aligned to the Wessex Deanery, we support and develop Foundation Trainees as well as Clinical Fellows and SAS Doctors. We encourage all our Consultants to fully engage with the education and training of our future generation of Consultants. Health & Care Jersey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic substantive Consultant Neurologist to join our already passionate consultant body. Main duties of the job Jointly develop a service of excellence for neurology which ensures a seamless integration between Jersey and tertiary centres in England. Participate in the development of the neurology strategy for the island of Jersey including neurological services. To work in close partnership and liaison with Primary Care and other specialist services. To undertake inpatient specialist reviews for neurology. To undertake outpatient clinics for both neurology. To provide clinical advice & support to primary care colleagues and other consultants within Health & Care Jersey medical model. To deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care plans to all patients that are appropriately documented and regularly evaluated. To provide advice and timely medical reviews and interventions as part of the interdisciplinary model of care. To participate and attend relevant services MDTs. To liaise with tertiary referral centres as appropriate to provide patient centered care & service improvements. Maintain good quality up to date medical records including timely discharge letters and summaries. To ensure appropriate documentation and coding is used to provide consistent audit and monitoring of the service. About us Jersey is the largest Island of the Channel Islands. Jersey is 9 miles (14.5km) wide by 5 miles (8km) long and is made up of 12 parishes. The Island is just 14 miles (or 22km) from the French coast and 85 miles (137km) south of the English coast. English is the main language spoken. Other languages include Portuguese, Polish and Jerriais (the Jersey language). Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £114,667.80 to £206,059.99 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number K0011-25-0032 Job locations Jersey General Hospital St Helier Jersey JE13QS Job description Job responsibilities Health and Care Jersey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic substantive Consultant in Neurology. The successful applicant will provide services In Neurology In conjunction with an Acute Medicine Consultant with specialist Interest in Neurology, a Neurology Middle Grade and a Neurosurgical Clinical Fellow. There is an associated specialist nursing team with expertise in MND, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Migraine and Epilepsy. The clinical role incorporates outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient ward referrals. The post is linked to the regional neurosciences Centre at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), and to Queens Square, London. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinical governance activity and continuing medical education sessions. A clinical governance or management meeting is held regularly. There will be a close working relationship with the Clinical Director and Chief of Service regarding service provision and expansion. The successful candidate would be expected to commit to the on-going development of care within the Medical Care Group; 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. Job description Job responsibilities Health and Care Jersey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic substantive Consultant in Neurology. The successful applicant will provide services In Neurology In conjunction with an Acute Medicine Consultant with specialist Interest in Neurology, a Neurology Middle Grade and a Neurosurgical Clinical Fellow. There is an associated specialist nursing team with expertise in MND, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Migraine and Epilepsy. The clinical role incorporates outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient ward referrals. The post is linked to the regional neurosciences Centre at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), and to Queens Square, London. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinical governance activity and continuing medical education sessions. A clinical governance or management meeting is held regularly. There will be a close working relationship with the Clinical Director and Chief of Service regarding service provision and expansion. The successful candidate would be expected to commit to the on-going development of care within the Medical Care Group; 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. Person Specification Leadership and Management Skills Essential Evidence of Clinical Leadership Ability to Work Flexibly with Colleagues to provide services Ability to Work Effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasm Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies Highly motivated Able to work within a team Experience of Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others Lead through change Influence strategically Collaborative working Drive for Improvement Integrity Experience Essential Broad experience in Neurology Enthusiastic Teacher General medicine on-call consultant experience Recognised period of work in a liver unit Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of general medical patients Desirable Broad experience in General Medicine Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Ability to work as part of a team Effective communicator Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Degree Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a License to practice (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a license is obtained prior to appointment) Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application) Clinical Experience in similar NHS environment or equivalent ALS Evidence of adequate training and/or experience as CCDC in Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Broad range of IT skills Desirable MD Other Essential Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults Evidence of annual appraisal Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals IT literate Desirable Experience of Service Planning Person Specification Leadership and Management Skills Essential Evidence of Clinical Leadership Ability to Work Flexibly with Colleagues to provide services Ability to Work Effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasm Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies Highly motivated Able to work within a team Experience of Teaching, Training & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others Lead through change Influence strategically Collaborative working Drive for Improvement Integrity Experience Essential Broad experience in Neurology Enthusiastic Teacher General medicine on-call consultant experience Recognised period of work in a liver unit Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of general medical patients Desirable Broad experience in General Medicine Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience Personal Attributes Essential Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Ability to work as part of a team Effective communicator Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Degree Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a License to practice (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a license is obtained prior to appointment) Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (or be within 6 months of obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of this must be provided to support your application) Clinical Experience in similar NHS environment or equivalent ALS Evidence of adequate training and/or experience as CCDC in Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Broad range of IT skills Desirable MD Other Essential Participation in Clinical Audit & Risk Management Activities Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults Evidence of annual appraisal Evidence of research and publication in peer reviewed journals IT literate Desirable Experience of Service Planning 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 Health and Community Services Address Jersey General Hospital St Helier Jersey JE13QS Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)