Consultant Neurologist

Job summary

Applications are invited for 2 Consultant Neurologist posts across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Both posts are offered on a 10PA basis, however LTFT applications will be considered. Successful candidates will have CCT or equivalent and be on the GMCs Specialist Register for Neurology when they take up the post (applications are welcome from those within six to nine months of their CCT date).

We are seeking motivated, dynamic and supportive individuals who possess strong leadership and communication skills to join our growing team in developing comprehensive neurology services for our patients. Successful candidates will join a team of seven consultant neurologists and a wider team of doctors in training, specialist nurses, AHPs and PAMs delivering care to meet the needs of our local population.

The STSFT Neurology service provides sub-speciality care across a range of clinical pathways including Parkinsons Disease, Headache, MS, Epilepsy and Neuro-Ophthalmology as well as General Neurology. We also deliver an in-house Neurophysiology service and Neurological Rehabilitation service based on the Sunderland site. Neuroradiology and Neuropathology services are provided in our neighbouring Regional Neurosciences Centre at the RVI (Newcastle) and James Cook (Teesside) hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Applications are welcomed from new or established consultant neurologists with a specialist interest and who wish to pursue and develop their area of practice in the future. Posts will include dedicated time within an agreed job plan to attend weekly clinical and educational meetings. In addition, there are close links with the University of Sunderland and Newcastle University medical schools and regional medical training programmes.

Post-holders will primarily be based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital site but will be expected to regularly deliver activity at South Tyneside District Hospital and satellite OP clinic sites as required to meet the needs of the service.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Dr Gina Kennedy, Clinical Lead for Neurology on ext. 42682 or Bleep 52152. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS (formally CRB) check at Enhanced Level.

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.