Consultant in Neurology

EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agenciesEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressureSupportiveAbility to work within a multidisciplinary teamCaring attitude to patientsCommitment to good team working and relationshipsCommitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital. Exceptions to this ruling can be negotiated with the Trust Medical Director.Flexibility to respond to changing service needsConsultant must recognise that private practice/other work must not be undertaken during timetabled NHS PAsDesirableShould be able to travel between sites to meet the requirements of the postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person Specification

Clinical experience and effectiveness

EssentialSubstantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the postExperience of supervising junior medical staffDesirableEvidence of management and administration experienceOther teaching skills/experienceExperience in counsellingExperience in team working outside of work

Qualifications and Training

EssentialFull GMC registrationRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AACMRCP or equivalentDesirableMD or PhDTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervisionManagement training

Knowledge and Skills

EssentialEvidence of clinical auditGood leadership skillsGood organisational and management skillsDesirableEvidence of research or innovative service developmentsSuccess in obtaining funding for researchIT skills

Personal attributes

EssentialAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agenciesEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressureSupportiveAbility to work within a multidisciplinary teamCaring attitude to patientsCommitment to good team working and relationshipsCommitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital. Exceptions to this ruling can be negotiated with the Trust Medical Director.Flexibility to respond to changing service needsConsultant must recognise that private practice/other work must not be undertaken during timetabled NHS PAsDesirableShould be able to travel between sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification

Clinical experience and effectiveness

EssentialSubstantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the postExperience of supervising junior medical staffDesirableEvidence of management and administration experienceOther teaching skills/experienceExperience in counsellingExperience in team working outside of work

Qualifications and Training

EssentialFull GMC registrationRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AACMRCP or equivalentDesirableMD or PhDTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervisionManagement training

Knowledge and Skills

EssentialEvidence of clinical auditGood leadership skillsGood organisational and management skillsDesirableEvidence of research or innovative service developmentsSuccess in obtaining funding for researchIT skills