ConsultantNeurologyPermanent

Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Salford

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

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About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - for a part time Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine.

The role will contribute to the provision of a high quality Neurology and Stroke service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.

· Assessment and treatment of new and follow up patients in outpatient clinics.

· Assessment of ad hoc attenders as necessary.

· Ward consultations on acute neurology ward, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation wards.

Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine

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· Clinical admin.

· Attendance at weekly neuroradiology meeting.

· Hyperacute and Acute Stroke care delivery

· Rapid access TIA assessments

The Stroke service is based at Salford Royal with Neurology principally based at the same site with spoke services at other sites within GM.

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The successful candidate will join a large team of over 50 Consultant Neurologists at Salford Royal Hospital who provide outpatient and inpatient liaison services across Greater Manchester, covering as population of 3.2 million. The teams are well supported by middle grade and junior medical tiers, as well as Specialist Nurse teams across the range of Neurological sub-specialties.

The post will also involve general neurology outpatients in a spoke of MCCN and liaison inpatient neurology in MCCN or in a GM spoke.

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To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page

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Person specification

Essential

A higher qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent
Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent
Full registration with General Medical Council
Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview
Licenced with the GMC
To be formally recognised as a clinical supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications
Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
Flexible and adaptable to change
Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
Is comfortable dealing with people
Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture
Accountable for performance of self and others
Empowers others to take responsibility

Desirable

Participation in management training course
Participation in an advanced IT training course
To be formally recognized as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Evidence of research relevant to Neurology