Consultant Neurologist

Overview

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join the team at Northwick Park Hospital, London. The post supports the current team and contributes to developing Neurology services across the local area.

Job summary

The JD is currently waiting Royal College of Physicians (RCP) approval.

We are looking for a dynamic and friendly colleague to join the existing team at Northwick Park Hospital. The applicant will support the current team and undertake general outpatient clinics, perform liaison work on the wards, contribute to advice and guidance and triaging of referrals from the primary sector, as well as supervising the clinical fellows and nurse specialists. Approximately 1500 new outpatients are currently seen each year, and there is a strong local demand for more access to a neurological opinion.

The Department of Neurology at LNWUHT currently has a diverse team of 15 Consultant Neurologists across the three hospital sites, with 7 based at Northwick Park Hospital. There are four specialist nurses across the sites, 2 clinical fellows at Northwick Park, and a comprehensive Neurophysiology service at Central Middlesex Hospital including 2.6 WTE physiologists and a supervising Neurophysiology Consultant.

Main duties of the job

Consultant Neurologist

London North West University Healthcare (LNWUH) NHS Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant Neurologist. The successful applicant will join an existing team of consultant neurologists and be required to undertake general outpatient clinics, perform liaison inpatient work, as well as supervising clinical fellows and nurse specialists.

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated person to help provide high quality care to local communities. The post offers mentoring and staff development to support your role.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) serves Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to a busy A&E, a top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and a hyper-acute rehabilitation unit
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned bowel disease centre
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with 24/7 ED and urgent care
• Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site with surgical and outpatient services

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognised for training clinicians of the future and bringing research benefits to the public.

Job description Job responsibilities

This post has gone to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is currently awaiting approval.

We are looking for a dynamic and friendly colleague to join the existing team at Northwick Park Hospital. The applicant will support the current team and will be required to undertake general outpatient clinics, perform liaison work on the wards, contribute to advice and guidance and triaging of referrals from the primary sector, as well as supervising the clinical fellows and nurse specialists. Approximately 1500 new outpatients are currently seen each year, and there is a strong local demand for more access to a neurological opinion.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (UK)
• On the Specialist Register in Neurology (or within 6 months of date of interview)

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Wide range of experience - including paediatrics and adult

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Broad based training in Neurology and its subspecialties
• Broad based general professional training in general medicine

Desirable

• NHS experience within the last 3 years

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

London

HA1 3UJ

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