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Person specification

Essential

General training in Neurology to specialist level or equivalent.
Work with specialist nurses
Experience of clinical audit
Clinical training in outpatient clinics and inpatient care
Previous general neurology on call
As a specialist registrar or higher
Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Excellent leadership skills.
Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda
Excellent knowledge base of neurology, particularly movement disorders
Wide clinical experience in neurology and neurology applied to general medicine
Appreciation and understanding of the role of management in the modern NHS
Computing skills and familiarity with electronic patient record/ voice dictation of clinical letters
Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues
Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, respecting diverse professional perspectives and supporting collaborative decision-making
Excellent personal and interpersonal skills. Excellent spoken and written English
Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
Clinical governance awareness and audit
A proven track record to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences
A track record of proven ability in original clinical research related to epilepsy, supported by relevant peer-reviewed publications, competitive grant funding or other indicators of research standing at a national or international level.
Experience of teaching undergraduate and trainees
MRCP or equivalent
CCT in Neurology or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology (or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview)
Full GMC registration and licence to practice

Desirable

Experience in movement disorders MDT meetings
Senior-level experience in managing Parkinson’s
Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
Evidence of leadership outside of the NHS.
Management qualification.
Ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
Track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships, e.g. with hospital management, primary care partners, and community nurses/healthcare services
Evidence of recent 360 degree feedback

CONSULTANT IN NEUROLOGY WITH A SPECIALIST INTEREST IN EPILEPSY

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Person specification