About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist to work at Croydon University Hospital with the potential to also work at St Georges' Hospital (depending on the skill set of the candidate and needs at St George's). We would like to continue to provide and develop the ability of the department to respond to operational pressures together with contributing to effective clinical governance and longer-term service strategies.
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the comprehensive acute neurology service, as well as ideally the epilepsy service or Movement Disorder Service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time new post consisting of 10 programmed activities - 10PAs at CUH. The locum consultant would be involved in the development of the acute service for patients and any subspecialty interest would be considered but epilepsy or movement disorder or headache subspecialism would be particularly helpful. CUH are particularly interested in expanding the neuro-rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular and functional neurological disorder services, but all subspecialist interests could be considered.
There is a longstanding link between Croydon University Hospital and the tertiary centre at St George's Hospital, which is essential for continuing medical education, governance, and reaccreditation.
There is a longstanding link between Croydon University Hospital and the tertiary centre at St George's Hospital, which is essential for continuing medical education, governance, and reaccreditation.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further detailed information relating to the post.
Person Specification
Teaching Essential
Evidence of teaching/training medical students and junior doctors
Qualifications Essential
MRCP/FRCP or equivalent, Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain). Entry on the GMC specialist register (Neurology) via CCT,CESR or European Community Rights
Ability Essential
Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working Counselling and communication skills
Desirable
Computing skills
Audit Essential
Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance. Evidence of engagement with revalidation
Desirable
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research Essential
Active research interests
Personal Qualities Essential
Highly committed to team work. Flexible approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Rd
Croydon/Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)