Substantive Consultant in Neurology - West Yorkshire
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £99,532 to £131,964 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MH-Neuro/HQ02ZYSV_1716393975 |
Summary
Client Name: Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Role: Substantive Consultant in Neurology
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Hours: Full time, part time and flexible working considered
Location: Calderdale Royal Hospital
Job summaryWe are looking for a Consultant Neurologist who will:
- Provide effective and compassionate care for our Neurology patients. Whilst there are not currently any inpatient beds, the successful applicant will work closely with medical colleagues to provide inpatient support, and outpatient services.
- Develop their own area of specialist interest and provide sub-specialty expertise.
- Develop and expand the current Neurology service both locally and regionally.
- As a core member of the West Yorkshire Associate of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), collaborate closely with the Tertiary service team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
- Work with the Clinical Director and General Manager to review current working practices and drive forward innovative changes to develop new models of care.
- Get involved in clinical research, teaching and development.
- Provide expert advice and support regarding complex cases to clinical colleagues in primary and secondary care.
This is a full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part- time are also encouraged to apply and job plans will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to actively engage with other consultant colleagues in the development of future service models to meet the changing needs of those patients using the neurology services at CHFT. The neurology service has strong links with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Leeds and with Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The post holder is expected to fully participate in the academic day organized by, and for the group of neurologists (and junior neurology staff) affiliated to the centre. There are rotational clinical presentations from all neurologists and it is open for consultants to discuss challenging and interesting clinical cases with other colleagues.
Job description
Job plan and person specification available upon requestPerson Specification
Qualifications Essential- MRCP or equivalent
- All applicants must have Specialist registration for Neurology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
- Relevant higher degree
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Neurology specialty
- Also, should have significant minor Neurology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
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.