Job summary
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The Neurology Specialist Doctor will work as part of the multidisciplinary Neurology team, providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a broad range of neurological conditions. The postholder will contribute to inpatient and outpatient services, working closely with Neurology Consultants, Specialist Doctors, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals.

The role provides an opportunity to develop specialist interests while contributing to the delivery and improvement of the wider neurology service.

Main duties of the job
Key Tasks

• Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals
• Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Supervise and train junior medical staff
• Teaching, research and administration
• On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:10 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Apply through our website

Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs

Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory

In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work

The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints

The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose

The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role

The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated

Person Specification
Audit
Essential

• Experience in, and commitment to medical audit.

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
• Completion of formal coursesin audit.
• Published Audit.

Research
Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

Desirable

• Publicationsin nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
• Evidence ofrecentresearch and development activity
• Previous first author publications in relevant publications
• Experience ofsetting up,running and supervising trials
• Evidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials

Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Minimum of 12 years' experience since obtaining medical degree and two years in the relevant specialty.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree eg MSc, MD or equivalent.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in GIM or AIM (+/- Another Medical Speciality)

Experience/ Clinical Skills
Essential

• Previous training in Neurology
• Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest

Desirable

• Previous first author publications in relevant publications
• Experience ofsetting up,running and supervising trials
• Evidence of previous research experience including recruitment to trials

Motivation
Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Management
Essential

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities.
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
• Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
• Flexible

Desirable

• Awareness of Service Development issues
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Management training on an accredited course

Equality and Diversity
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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 (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).

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

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).