N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Interview date to be communicated.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUS

LOCUM CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST

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Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Full time Locum Consultant in Neurology commencing asap for a period for a 6 month period. This would be an excellent opportunity to prepare for a substantial consultant post consolidating your experience in all aspects of Neurology including management of acute neurological patients.

Experience in all aspects of general neurology is essential. Within the existing team there is a major interest in the fields of Epilepsy, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease/ Movement Disorders, Headache and MS/ neuroinflammation including Neurosarcoidosis. The department also provides acute neurology services with the Trust and successful candidate will take part in a weekly daytime and out of hours on-call rota. The department is supported by a strong R& D team and welcome applicants who are interested in research.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Eleanor Pye, Consultant Neurologist and Clinic Lead on 024 76865126 or email Eleanor.Pye@uhcw.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time post. Experience in all aspects of general neurology is essential. Ideally the candidate will have an interest in Movement Disorders, Epilepsy or neuro-inflammation/MS. Other specialist interests would be supported depending on the needs of the department. Within the existing team there is a major interest in the fields of Epilepsy, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease/Movement Disorders, Headache and MS/neuroinflammation including neurosarcoidosis. The department also provides acute neurology services within the Trust and the successful candidate will take part in a weekly daytime rota (1 in 8) and the out of hours on-call rota. The department are supported by a strong R& D team and welcome applicants who are interested in research.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

2. Main Purpose of the Post

a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological disorders.

b) Ensure the appropriate reception, clinical management and referrals of all patients attending the neurology department.

c) Participating in the management of the neurology team.

d) Play a full part in the audit process.

e) Liaise with other clinical specialists to ensure the appropriate transfer of care for patients to other specialists.

f) Ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, regional and national policies including patients charters, standards and clinical governance.

g) Professional accountability for the standards of the non-consultant staff in the neurology department, liaising with professionals and heads of other services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Meets all essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Teaching/ Educational Experience
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Management and Leadership
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Desirable

• Meets all Desirable

Professional Development
Essential

• Meets all Essential

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Meets all Essential

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