Job SummaryConsultant in Neurology with a Specialist Interest in Headache
Whipps Cross University Hospital and Royal London Hospital
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Whipps Cross University Hospital part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking to recruit a Full Time Substantive Neurology Consultant to join our Neurology teams based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and The Royal London Hospital
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital. They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital. They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has in recent years embarked on an ambitious journey to redevelopment. In partnership with The Royal London Hospital, an established centre of excellence for the Neurosciences, this post provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process of reshaping the vital neurological services we deliver to our patients.
About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential- Holds MRCP(UK) or an approved equivalent specialist qualification
- Holds full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register (or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of advisory appointments committee) for Neurology by CCT or CESR
Desirable- Provides evidence of active research participation, including peer reviewed publications.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCEEssential- Demonstrates clinical experience in neurology clinics and neurology ward management
- Experience in Headache Neurology
CLINICAL SKILLSEssential- Demonstrates effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across clinical and management settings.
- Demonstrates effective management of staff and resources to optimise service delivery
- Communicates effectively with GPs and other professionals across hospital and community settings.
KNOWLEDGEEssential- Detailed knowledge of Neurology
- Demonstrates knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and shows clear commitment to quality improvement in patient care
- Understands modern medical curricula and is committed to ongoing professional development
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLSEssential- Has experience and understanding of medical audit processes
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills
Desirable- Demonstrates knowledge of methods to enhance efficiency and productivity within clinical workflows
TEACHING SKILLSEssential- Demonstrates teaching experience in multiple settings
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTDesirable- Provides evidence of research productivity, including authorship of peer reviewed research publications.
- Has delivered poster or oral presentations at conferences
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssential- Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
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.
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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
