Consultant in Neurology (with a specialist interest in headache)

Consultant in Neurology - Specialist Interest in Headache

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group, is recruiting a Full Time Substantive Neurology Consultant to join our Neurology teams based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and The Royal London Hospital.

Job responsibilities

Provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and deliver an additional Sub Specialty Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital. Participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at the Royal London Hospital.

Person Specification Qualifications - Essential

• MRCP(UK) or an approved equivalent specialist qualification.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist register (or eligibility for entry within 6 months) for Neurology by CCT or CESR.

Qualifications - Desirable

• Evidence of active research participation, including peer reviewed publications.

Relevant Experience - Essential

• Clinical experience in neurology clinics and neurology ward management.
• Experience in Headache Neurology.

Clinical Skills - Essential

• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across clinical and management settings.
• Effective management of staff and resources to optimise service delivery.
• Effective communication with GPs and other professionals across hospital and community settings.

Knowledge - Essential

• Detailed knowledge of Neurology.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and a clear commitment to quality improvement in patient care.
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Management and Audit Skills - Essential

• Experience and understanding of medical audit processes.
• Effective leadership skills.

Management and Audit Skills - Desirable

• Knowledge of methods to enhance efficiency and productivity within clinical workflows.

Teaching Skills - Essential

• Teaching experience in multiple settings.

Academic Achievement - Desirable

• Evidence of research productivity, including authorship of peer reviewed research publications.
• Delivered poster or oral presentations at conferences.

Personal Circumstances - Essential

• Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital.

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