Job summary
The Consultant Neurologist will play a key role in delivering a General Neurology service. The post holder will provide outpatient consultation service and inpatient liaison neurology input shared with the other neurologists in the department. This involves review and management of acutely ill patients and the facility to access the full available services at the University Hospital Birmingham.

The appointee will be expected to participate in all departmental activities, including audit, teaching, sharing administrative responsibilities and contributing to the further development of the department are essential. The post holder will agree to work within the models of care agreed within the department.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will:

• Provide direct input to patients, contribute to multidisciplinary teams and coordinate the care of patients within the Dudley Group of Hospitals.
• Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
• Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional developments.
• Develop close links with General Practitioners working in the geographical area and provide advice and guidance for General Practitioner.
• Provide outpatient clinics for e-referrals from General Practitioners and other consultants and develop a local specialist service depending on their specialist interest.
• Triage outpatient referrals to Neurology and provide advice and guidance to General Practitioners.
• Undertake neurology ward consultations.
• Perform duties in the occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Clinical Directors.
• There is no requirement to participate in an out of hours on call rota.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Job responsibilities
Please referee to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full details of the job.

Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP(UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
• Relevant professional qualifications
• Degree from a recognised University
• An appropriate higher degree (eg an MD, PhD or equivalent).

Profesional Registration
Essential

• Full GMC registration with License to practice

Desirable

• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) oCertificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Experiance
Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST in Neurology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
• Ability to advise on the smooth running of specialist services

Desirable

• Training/experience in Neurology

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.

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