ConsultantNeurologyPermanent

Consultant Neurologist with an interest in Cognitive Disorders

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Brighton

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable general neurology consultant with a specialist interest in cognitive disorders. With the introduction of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease on the horizon, we are looking to further develop our cognitive disorders team. The role will be primarily based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton (RSCH), with additional activity carried out at either the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The postholder will undertake general neurology and specialist cognitive clinics. They will be expected to contribute to the Consultant of the Week rota for support of the inpatient ward and ward referrals at RSCH, and to contribute to the out of hours on-call rota.

Consultant Neurologist with an interest in Cognitive Disorders

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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The clinical duties of the post include the following: General neurology and specialist cognitive outpatient clinics, including admin Neuroradiology meeting Triage / Advice and Guidance Supervision of junior doctors in relation to neurological care and participation in teaching and educational activity within the Trust as required Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Ward Referrals Sussex Neurology on-call rota Consultant of the Week (see JD)

Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Person specification

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oMRCP or its recognised equivalent.
oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
oExperience in specialist MS/neuroinflammatory clinics
oExperience in General Neurology
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
oEvidence of participation in audit
oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Desirable

oHigher Degree
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
oRecognised teaching qualification
oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours