Consultant Neurologist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an ambitious, highly trained and committed Consultant Neurologist to join our existing team of Neurologists at the Walton Centre.

This job would be ideally suited for an applicant with either Movement Disorder, Epilepsy or Multiple Sclerosis sub-specialties interest, though consultants with other neurological specialist interests are also welcome to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organisation that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality care. As the UK's only dedicated neuroscience centre, the Walton Centre provides one of the most comprehensive ranges of neuroscience services in the UK. We serve a population in excess of 3.5 million with a team of over 40 neurologists. We operate a neurology network model from the main hospital in North Liverpool, providing a range of satellite services across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. Neurologists at the centre recognise the need to deliver a high standard of service to patients, general practitioners, and hospital doctors throughout the area. We provide out-patient clinics, and ward consultations in each general hospital across the region. Most patients are dealt with entirely in the district general hospitals but referral to specialist clinics in the centre is encouraged where this will add to the quality of care. All in-patient care is provided in the centre.

Main duties of the job

There will be an expected commitment to 4 clinics each week. There will be opportunities to develop specialist clinics at WCFT or a satellite hospital, depending on the successful applicant's preference and negotiation, in accordance with the service needs of the Trust.

There is some flexibility in the job plan, which may be negotiated between the successful candidate and the Trust. Two days a week may be at satellite location (linked hospital or community clinic) and three days in Liverpool at WCFT.

The appointee will have responsibility for the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff who work with him/her and will devote time to this activity on a regular basis. If appropriate, he/she will be named in the contracts of doctors in training grade as the person responsible for overseeing their training, and as a main source of advice to such doctors on their careers.

You are expected to participate in medical audit, appraisal and mandatory training in the Centre, as well as participate in Continuing Medical Education, including the "in house" CME on Wednesday mornings. The Trust supports the requirements for CME, as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent
• Current GMC registration
• Specialty certificate exams in Neurology or equivalent
• MD or PhD research qualification, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• On specialist register or due to be registered within 6 months of date of application (neurology)
• Full current driving licence/ability to travel when on call
• Specialist neurological clinical interest and expertise
• Appropriate number and quality of research publications

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.

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata