About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and highly skilled Headache GP in to work within the neurology department to further develop the headache services in West Herts, and will be instrumental in providing specialized care for patients with chronic migraines.
The successful candidates will be expected to work 09:00am - 5:00pm one day a week and with the flexibility to work across all three sites.
Main duties of the job
Specialised Headache Services: Lead and manage a weekly specialist migraineo Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (including neurologists, pain specialists, and primary care physicians) to provide safe, effective and holistic care for patients with headache disorders. o Service Development: Assist with developing the headache service, with a focus on improving patient outcomes, treatment pathways, and overall service delivery. o Clinical Governance: Participate in clinical governance processes, including audits, risk management, and service evaluation. Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and safety protocols.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Evidence of success in running a headache practice. Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, as well as junior doctorsProven ability to teach and train clinicians in complex headache management, including new treatments and therapies.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register MRCGP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Experience Managing headache disorders such as migraine in a secondary care setting.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)