Consultant Neurologist Locum interest in Movement Disorder/Epilepsy

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Neurology Consultant to work at Croydon University Hospital with close liaison at St Georges' Hospital. We would like to continue to provide and develop the ability of the department to respond to operational pressures together with contributing to effective clinical governance and longer-term service strategies.

The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the comprehensive acute neurology service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.

It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).

Responsibilities

• Work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing the comprehensive acute neurology service.
• Play an active role in the general workload of the department.
• Contribute to development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).

Person specification

• MRCP/FRCP or equivalent, Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain). Entry on the GMC specialist register (Neurology) via CCT,CESR or European Community Rights
• Broad training and experience in Clinical Neurophysiology
• Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working; Counselling and communication skills
• Computing skills
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance. Evidence of engagement with revalidation
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Experience of research in clinical neurophysiology
• Active research interests
• Evidence of teaching/training medical students and junior doctors
• Highly committed to team work. Flexible approach.
• We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates as there is an under-representation at senior level within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.
• We offer many flexible and part-time working opportunities and all of our substantive & Fixed Term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including parking, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We value diversity and promote equality of opportunity.