Locum Consultant Neurologist

The Trust is looking to recruit a 6-month fixed term Locum Consultant Neurologist to be based at the University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) site to ensure that patients have access to high quality Neurology services locally in a timely manner.

Applicants must be included on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the date of interview. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive high-quality inpatient and outpatient Neurology service.

This is a 10 PA Locum post based at University Hospital Lewisham. The job consists of:

4 weekly Neurology OPD clinics
Ward Rounds
MDT
SPA

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Clinical Responsibilities

A full-time post-holder would be expected to undertake 4 neurology clinics each week (4 hours). We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs

There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support

Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals at UHL. Full time colleagues usually do 1-2 days of ward cover a week. We endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral

There is currently no on-call commitment

Medical Education & Teaching

Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements

Continuing Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice:

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, in line with the Trust's commitment to supporting revalidation

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Colleagues are encouraged to attend King's College Hospital in person or virtually to participate in their Academic neuroscience programme on a Friday morning

The Trust is committed to providing mentoring to newly appointed consultants

Policy, Planning and Management

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

Comply with all Trust policies
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