About this role
Job summary
Paediatric Neurology
Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust or Trust Wide
Locum Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in Epilepsy
8 PAs
The Evelina London Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a 8 PA locum consultant to support the neurology department in its provision of acute inpatient and long term outpatient care to children with neurological disorders within the South East Thames region. They will take a major role in the delivery of complex epilepsy services at Evelina London and within the South East Thames Epilepsy Network.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will undertake general paediatric neurology and complex epilepsy clinics at Evelina London and will be expected to support the regional clinic model which operates to provide direct referral pathways for children with epilepsy who are then managed jointly with special interest general paediatricians in the South East Thames region of England. The General Neurology remit will support the strategic direction of the Children's Neuroscience Department as a whole and ensure the incumbent remains abreast of developments in Paediatric Neurology in general. The incumbent will participate in the Paediatric Neurology on-call rota for ELCH. This is on an approximate 1 in 9 basis for a week in service. For this on call week all elective activity will be cancelled. Non-resident supervision and attendance will be required for this week. This supports departmental strategy.
About us
TheChildren's Neurosciencesdepartment provides a tertiary service which includes an integrated and comprehensive Neurology, Rehabilitation and Neurodisability service for children and their families from South East Thames and beyond, serving a total population of over 9 million people. We work closely with our Neurosurgical colleagues at Kings College Hospital to ensure a comprehensive Paediatric Neurosciences service is managed within Kings Health Partners.
Every year, 2500 inpatients and more than 7000 outpatients are seen within the Children's Neurosciences service. Services are provided from a recently refurbished purpose designed outpatient department in the South Wing of St Thomas' Hospital together with facilities in ELCH. Inpatient, Neurophysiology and Neuroradiology facilities are in the main Evelina Children's Hospital which is also on the St Thomas' site.
Job description Job responsibilities
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General enquiries, about the job or for an informal discussion about this post should be directed to Dr Karine Lascelles [email protected]
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications Essential
On GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree
Clinical Experience Essential
Experience of working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with 24/7 acute neurology service Experience of working in a complex epilepsy service
Desirable
Consultant level experience delivering both the essential criteria
Clinical Skills Essential
Clinical skills associated with management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly epilepsy
Desirable
Experience in MDT assessments of children with complex epilepsy being considered for non-pharmacological treatments and surgery
Audit Management & IT Essential
Clear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills Understanding of principles of audit.
Research. Teaching skill & experience Essential
Track record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
Specialty specific research activity Higher Academic Qualifications
Leadership/Management Skills Essential
Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Interpersonal Skills; Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Interpersonal Skills; Ability to work as part of a team Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered service
Desirable
Communication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issues Finance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for
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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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Evelina London Children's Hospital
London
SE1 7EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)