Consultant Neurologist

The Consultant Neurologist will play a key role in delivering a General Neurology service. The post holder will provide outpatient consultation service and inpatient liaison neurology input shared with the other neurologists in the department. This involves review and management of acutely ill patients and the facility to access the full available services at the University Hospital Birmingham. The appointee will be expected to participate in all departmental activities, including audit, teaching, sharing administrative responsibilities and contributing to the further development of the department are essential. The post holder will agree to work within the models of care agreed within the department.

The postholder will: Provide direct input to patients, contribute to multidisciplinary teams and coordinate the care of patients within the Dudley Group of Hospitals. Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods. Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional developments. Develop close links with General Practitioners working in the geographical area and provide advice and guidance for General Practitioner. Provide outpatient clinics for e-referrals from General Practitioners and other consultants and develop a local specialist service depending on their specialist interest. Triage outpatient referrals to Neurology and provide advice and guidance to General Practitioners. Undertake neurology ward consultations. Perform duties in the occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the Clinical Directors. There is no requirement to participate in an out of hours on call rota.