About this role
Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a part-time Consultant in Neurology with an interest in epilepsy with a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
Applications are invited for a 1-year locum consultant appointment in Neurology. The post is offered on a 6.75-session basis and provides an opportunity to join a dynamic, expanding department and to contribute to the multidisciplinary care of patients with epilepsy.
The purpose of this role is to deliver specialist epilepsy care with a particular focus on pathways and safe prescribing of antiseizure medications. This position has arisen as a result of re-organisation of clinical duties within the epilepsy team, new national guidance for valproate usage and through our elective recovery programme in our commitment to improve and reduce our patient waiting times across the directorate.
The post holder will be based at the Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy and The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN)
CV required for application.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to provide expertise in epilepsy including diagnosis, assessment, use of anti-epileptic medication, and pre-surgical assessment. The post-holder will be part of a multidisciplinary team (including epilepsy specialist nurses, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and neuropsychiatrists) assessing and managing patients with epilepsy. The post-holder will be expected to develop close links with all members of the team and to develop protocols for seamless patient care. The post-holder will deliver 3.5 clinics per week comprising a specialist epilepsy clinic twice a week and fortnightly, as well as a weekly specialist clinic dedicated to patients on valproate treatment. There is additional time for patient administration and attending specialist MDT meeting.
The appointee will be expected to participate in all activities of the Department including postgraduate teaching, clinical audit and research. They will be required to undertake clinical management duties and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and to demonstrate clinical leadership.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise Individuals should meet one of the following: have their CCST in Neurology and be on the specialist register; or be within 6 months of their CCST; or Locally Employed Doctors, Specialty Doctors, and Specialist Grades should submit their evidence portfolio to the GMC via the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) in time for approval to be on the Specialist register within six months of appointment MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training
Experience Essential
Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of neurological disorders Clinical expertise in epilepsy.
Desirable
Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty Experience with teaching
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with epilepsy and other neurological disorders
Desirable
Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
Desirable
Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
Personal and People Development Essential
Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training.
Desirable
Teaching on formal educational courses. Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc. Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals. Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context. Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.
Specific Requirements Essential
Evidence of leadership skills. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Flexibility in time keeping to ensure duty of care to patients Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations Ability to work well as part of a team and to share and encourage good practice. Drive and enthusiasm. Committed to continuing personal and professional development
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Desirable
Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential
Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Chalfont (Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy)
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
SL9 0RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)