Consultant in Neurology

Job overview

The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the relocation of the neuroscience departments to a new purpose built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, working alongside teams in Worthing and Chichester. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable neurology consultant to work across sites and be based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust has provided an opportunity to better co ordinate the care of neurology patients across Sussex and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.

Applications for less than full time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• General neurology outpatient clinics, including admin
• Option of developing specialist clinic, including admin
• Neuroradiology meeting
• Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

Management of St Richard's/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in patient tertiary investigations & management.

• Participation in departmental clinical governance activities

This work will be supported by appropriate administrative support, office space and IT equipment.

On Call Commitment:

On call 1 in 10. Category B 1% on call supplement providing telephone on call support to UHSussex.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver excellent care everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In June 2023 we moved into the new Louisa Martindale Building on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton, which co locates all neuroscience services. The Neurosciences and Stroke Directorate provides tertiary regional care to approximately 1.8 million population in East and West Sussex, and has links with acute hospitals in Haywards Heath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing and Chichester. The unit provides a full adult Neurological and Neurosurgical service including assessment, advice, elective and emergency admissions.

There are currently 13 neurologists employed by UHSussex and a further visiting consultant. In addition, neurologists employed by East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust work closely with the unit to provide collaborative care across Sussex.

The unit also works closely with University Hospital Southampton having recently appointed to a joint post, based at St Richard's Hospital.

The Neurology Department provides specialist clinics in Movement Disorders, Cognitive Disorders, Headache, Neuro ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, MND, and support for neuro oncology Neurosurgical MDTs. It also provides an in patient liaison service on all hospital sites.

Person specification Experience / Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview ( if trained in the UK, must have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date ; if trained outside the UK, must provide evidence that qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT).
• Higher degree
• Special interest
• Teaching qualification

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience in General Neurology
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams
• Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills both oral and written