Consultant Neurologist

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Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Leicester is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join its team. The role involves providing expert care for neurological diseases and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold a valid MBBS or equivalent and be fully GMC registered, with experience in training and teaching junior staff. This position is ideal for dynamic individuals committed to high-quality patient care and professional development. Competitive salary offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required.
• Must be MBBS or equivalent.
• Higher Specialist Training accreditation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert opinion and treatment for neurological diseases.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Teach primary care colleagues and junior medical staff.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Strong written and verbal communication

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Effective organisation and management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD)

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester General Hospital Town Leicester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2026 23:59

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Job overview

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us a Consultant Neurologist. We welcome applicants from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in Neuromuscular and nerve disease being highly desirable

We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease
• To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions
• Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services
• Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values
• Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activity

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals

·Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals

·Multidisciplinary team working

·Supervise and train junior medical staff

·Teaching, research and administration

· On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:9 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Current BLS Certification
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Experience

• Fully trained in Neurology as per requirements of HST committee (Neurology) or equivalent
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.

Management

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Equality & Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.