ConsultantNeurology

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2 WTE Substantive Posts) We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Paediatric Neurologists to join our dynamic and expanding Paediatric Neurosciences team. These substantive posts represent an exciting opportunity to join a tertiary paediatric neurology service at a pivotal time. The successful candidates will become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team providing specialist neurological care to children and young people from across the South West and beyond. We are looking for clinicians who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and who will contribute to the continued development of specialist neurology services. The post holders will work alongside consultant paediatric neurologists, specialist nurses, psychologists, therapists, and regional network partners to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. Opportunities exist to develop subspecialty interests aligned with service needs and individual expertise, while contributing to education, quality improvement, research and service innovation. Applications are welcomed from candidates interested in full-time or less-than-full-time working, with flexible job planning arrangements available to support individual circumstances and service needs.

Main Responsibilities Provide consultant-led care within a tertiary paediatric neurology service. Deliver specialist outpatient and inpatient neurological care for children and young people. Participate in the paediatric neurology consultant on-call rota. Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and regional clinical networks. Support service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities. Participate in teaching and training of medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues. Develop subspecialty interests in line with departmental priorities and personal expertise. Contribute to research and innovation activities where appropriate. About the Service Our Paediatric Neurosciences service delivers specialist care to children and young people with a wide range of neurological conditions across the South West. Working within a multidisciplinary model, the team provides expert assessment, diagnosis and management while maintaining strong links with local and regional healthcare providers. Through ongoing investment in the workforce and service redesign, we are committed to improving access, enhancing patient experience and delivering high-quality, sustainable paediatric neurology services for the future.

Person specification

Essential

MRCPCH or equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
Must have CCT Paediatric Neurology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 12 months of the interview date.
Experience of audit projects.
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
Knowledge of political context within which we operate
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Broad training in Paediatric Neurology
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in Neurology
Commitment to involvement of Paediatric Neurology based research projects
Evidence of peer review research paper
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees
Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
Commitment to simulation training
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Completion of a general management course or programme.
Interest in medical management
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Evidence of securing research grant funding
Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings
Formal teaching/ education qualification