Consultant Neurologist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Huddersfield/Halifax

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

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.

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.

Person specification

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
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Neurology specialty
Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
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
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

Desirable

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