Job overview

The appointee will join the Neurology department in the delivery of clinical excellence within the Neurology service provided at our Bedford site.  This post is for a substantive consultant in neurology based at Bedford Hospital (8.5 PA) with SPA activity at Cambridge University Hospital (1.5 PA).

The post holder will share with colleagues in the Neurology department the management of adult patients with Neurological conditions referred to the Trust. 

The post holder will play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop Neurology services. The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. They will be expected to provide Neurology cover for in-patient referrals at Bedford Hospital. The post holder will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -

•    The appointee will participate in providing a Neurology service with outpatient clinics at Bedford Hospital.
•    To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.
•    To work with other Consultants to provide specialty Neurology advice and support to patients within the Trust.
•    To explore and set up other neurology related services and to develop the service as required.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.