Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosciences
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1219
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £99,532 to £131,964 per annum
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neurologist
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Manage inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases and contribute to the regional stroke MT service.
• Develop a subspecialty service, we would be particularly keen on candidates with interests in MS and neuro-infective disease, but all subspecialties will be considered.
• Take part in regional and departmental CPD and governance activities.
• Contribute to research and education.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we support.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1219 - This vacancy closes on or before: 30TH of July 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD/etc)
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
- Previous experience in participating in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Leadership experience.
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable criteria
- Management skills
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT.
- Understand the principles of clinical governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice.
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity.
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff
- Confident using Microsoft office applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sean Slaght
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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