We are seeking a part-time (5PA) locum consultant to join the Neurology team at the PRUH site to contribute to developing the general neurology service; to help reduce waiting times for general neurology out-patients, support the in-patient services and support the clinical governance. There is also an opportunity to develop specialist services at the PRUH.

You will be provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office with access to a pc.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:

• The provision of a first class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with KCL / KHP
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust 

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a part-time (5PA) locum consultant to join the Neurology team at the PRUH site to contribute to developing the general neurology service; to help reduce waiting times for general neurology out-patients, support the in-patient services and support the clinical governance. There is also an opportunity to develop specialist services at the PRUH.

You will be provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office with access to a pc.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: 

• The provision of a first class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with KCL / KHP
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust 

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description
Job responsibilities

We are seeking a part-time (5PA) locum consultant to join the Neurology team at the PRUH site to contribute to developing the general neurology service; to help reduce waiting times for general neurology out-patients, support the in-patient services and support the clinical governance. There is also an opportunity to develop specialist services at the PRUH.

Whilst the job will be predominantly based at the PRUH, there may be an opportunity to participate in specialty services at KCH if the applicant is able to provide a specialist service that is required there.

You will be provided with secretarial support and an adequately equipped office with access to a pc.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: 

• The provision of a first class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with KCL / KHP
• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
• Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust 

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential 

• Full registration with GMC and a license to practice and registerable medical qualification

Desirable 

• MRCP or equivalent and/or Higher degree, MD or PhD

Training and experience
Essential 

• Wide experience in all aspects of Neurology, culminating in the award (or expected award) of CCT or equivalent

Desirable 

• Experience in a neurology speciality, e.g. multiple sclerosis, movement disorders

Research
Essential 

• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.

Desirable 

• Pulications of relevant peer reviewed papers, review articles or case reports 

BMJ Ref: BMJ-109871/213-PRUH-5721