Consultant Neurologist with an interest in Cognitive Disorders

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable general neurology consultant with a specialist interest in cognitive disorders. With the introduction of new therapies for Alzheimer's disease on the horizon, we are looking to further develop our cognitive disorders team.
The role will be primarily based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton (RSCH), with additional activity carried out at either the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The postholder will undertake general neurology and specialist cognitive clinics. They will be expected to contribute to the Consultant of the Week rota for support of the inpatient ward and ward referrals at RSCH, and to contribute to the out of hours on-call rota.
Main duties of the job

General neurology and specialist cognitive outpatient clinics, including admin
Neuroradiology meeting
Triage / Advice and Guidance
Supervision of junior doctors in relation to neurological care and participation in teaching and educational activity within the Trust as required
Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Ward Referrals
Sussex Neurology on-call rota
Consultant of the Week (see JD)

MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Clinical Skills and Experience

Experience in specialist MS/neuroinflammatory clinics
Experience in General Neurology

Knowledge

Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Evidence of participation in audit
Prizes and honours
Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Evidence of Good communication skills both oral and written