Job summary
We are looking for 5 Consultant Neurologist to work across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (60%), and Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (40%).

In September 2022 the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) established a transformation programme for neurology services across our region. This is an exciting time to be part of a multi-professional team delivering innovative and transformative services as part of the West Yorkshire Neurology Network (WYNN), with a vision to deliver services that are Sustainable, Equitable & Outstanding for our population. This role will contribute to the change programme, and pathways of care through new and innovative ways of working and may be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering care across the network.

Main duties of the job
To deliver care to patients with a neurological condition at the LGI and other Trust locations.
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The provision of an epilepsy and general neurology outpatient service and contribute to the inpatient service.
The delivery of urgent neurology pathways such as the first fit pathway.
Contribution to the further development of the regional neuroscience centre including provision of a specialist service.
To contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within the CSU. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
To develop alliance initiatives with neighbouring Trust alliance partners.

About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and Leeds Teaching Hospital Trusts are exceptional places to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care, which means that we look after ourselves and our colleagues in the same way that we care for our patients. If you are kind, compassionate, dynamic, enthusiastic and effective we want to support you through the next stage of your career at consultant level.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full roles and responsibilities. If you have any specific questions about this role please contact us.

Person 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

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Neurology specialty

Desirable

• 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

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course

Audit and Research
Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential

• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable

• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of innovation
• Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General
Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.
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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).