Job summary Applications are invited from experienced Consultant Neurologists to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC.
The Neurology service is delivered across a number of sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in reach service to the 2 acute hospitals.
In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and applicants will be required to have experience in MS. Main duties of the job The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations.
Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed, There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria .
The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people.
Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.
We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates.
The maximum amount which can be claimed:For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000 Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Desirable MD or PhD degree Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Specialist Registrar in Neurology or Equivalent Desirable Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues A commitment to and experience of teaching Experience of structured patient education A sub-speciality Neurology interest Knowledge Essential Able to complete basic history taking and examination -physical and mental.
Evidence based practice Desirable Specialist training courses relevant to post eg psychopharmacology.
Mental health legislation Personal Skills Essential Communications skills Decisiveness/accountability Interpersonal skills Uses a non-judgmental approach to patients Flexibility Resilience Thoroughness Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm Probity Organisation and Planning Essential Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Evidence of participation in audit Experience & ability to work in multi-professional teams Desirable Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints Active involvement in audit Information technology skills Career Progression Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Appropriate progression of career to date Other Essential Meets professional health requirements Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)