We are seeking to appoint a fourth Consultant Neurologist following a recent vacancy. The post will support Neurological services within CHFT ensuring that there are two consultants on each site. The successful applicant will be based at the Calderdale site providing clinical services to the population of Calderdale and Huddersfield. There is an expectation that the post holder will work flexibly as required across both sites to meet the needs of the service.

This is a full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part time are also encouraged to apply and job plans will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to actively engage with other consultant colleagues in the development of future service models to meet the changing needs of patients using the neurology services at CHFT. The neurology service has strong links with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Leeds and with Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The post holder is expected to fully participate in the academic day organized by, and for the group of neurologists (and junior neurology staff) affiliated to the centre. There are rotational clinical presentations from all neurologists and it is open for consultants to discuss challenging and interesting clinical cases with other colleagues.

Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council. It is desirable for applicants to be on the GMC Specialist register or within 6 months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK.

If you want to talk to anyone about this role pleased contact the Clinical Director, Dr Andrew Hardy Andrew.hardy@cht.nhs.uk

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