Job overview

This is a new full-time post and a joint appointment by Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HUH). The Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant in Neurology with special interests in movement disorder with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.

Main duties of the job

The post will be 6 PAs based on site at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This post has been developed due to increasing demand of neurological services and is aimed at maintaining and developing excellence in neurological services in the North East London locality. 

Working for our organisation

Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified physicians for the post of Consultant in Neurology. The successful candidate will hold MRCP(UK), or equivalent, and be within 6 months of possession of the CCST/CCT in Neurology. The appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of the new NHS Consultant Contract.

Person specification

Research

Essential criteria

  • Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

    • Desirable criteria

  • Relevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers

    • Professional Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification. CCST in Neurology or within 6 months of accreditation

    • Desirable criteria

  • PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training

    • Relevant Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Appropriate training in general medicine and clinical neurology Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of neurological disorders Clinical expertise in movement disorder, particularly prescribing and governance around disease-modifying treatment prescribing

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty

    • Clinical Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Competence across whole UK neurological curriculum. Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with particularly movement disorders Demonstrate an ability to implement treatment plans involving disease-modifying treatments for patients with movement disorders

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post

    • Leadership and Professionalism

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need

    • Desirable criteria

  • Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

    • Management Skills (inc Clinical Governance)

    Essential criteria

  • Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospitals operate Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team Involvement in and understanding of the Clinical Governance Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Management of team or programme or project Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust

    • Teaching & Training

    Essential criteria

  • Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training. Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context. Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of educational supervision, Teaching on formal educational courses. Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.

    • Personal Attributes

    Essential criteria

  • An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance Ability to lead the multidisciplinary team Evidence of leadership skills. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Flexibility in time keeping to ensure duty of care to patients Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations Evidence of being able to work within a specialised headache practice Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice Drive and enthusiasm Committed to continuing personal and professional development

    • Communication Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English IT skills and computer literacy

    • Patient-Focused Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client

    • Interpersonal Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Good interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to co-operate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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