About this role
Job summary
This job description is intended to cover the main points of the post only. The neurology department hosts a series of specialised services, and the composition of the post will depend on the roles required for the sub specialism of the applicant.
The appointee will join a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of four current Metabolic Medicine Consultants, specialist dietitians, specialist nurses, one dedicated pharmacist and one specialist physiotherapist and one research physiotherapist. The team is supported managerially by a Support Manager, Lead Manager, Senior Operational Manager and Clinical Director. The nature of the work will include assessment, a range of clinical treatments and consultancy covering the whole spectrum of Inherited Metabolic.
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician, it is expected that the Consultant will be involved in more complex cases, often in partnership with other agencies and almost always in conjunction with another member of the adult IMD team. Clinicians' workloads are closely monitored by team managers and supervisors to ensure equity of caseload.
The post holder will have 7 planned activities per week, including Clinical, CPD and the remainder for management, audit, teaching, educational supervision, research or special interest.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oCompletion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent.
Desirable
oPhD or higher degree oParticipation in an advanced IT training course.
Professional Registration Essential
oFull registration with General Medical Council oInclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview in Metabolic Medicine.
Desirable
Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
knowledge, training and experience Essential
oClinical experience and expertise in Metabolic Medicine. oExperience of managing adults with a wide range of inherited metabolic diseases oUnderstanding of laboratory diagnosis in lysosomal storage diseases and general metabolic conditions. oEvidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
Desirable
oExperience of recent and current research/ relevant publications in managing pregnant patients with Inborn errors of Metabolism. oUnderstanding of genetics and Some experience of genetic counselling
Personal Attributes Essential
oAble to cope under pressure within conflicting demands oActs with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff.
Desirable
Experience of Clinical Leadership and leading teams
Managing/ Delivering performance Essential
oClear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture.
Desirable
Experience of Service development within Metabolic Medicine
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)