Consultant Neurologist

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the well establish Neurology team at University Hospitals Dorset. With close links to Southampton University Hospital, there is opportunity to work closely with the tertiary hospital team

The Neurology Service at UHD covers the whole county and there is an expectation of this job to participate in clinics/ward cover at 2 of the 3 sites (Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester)

This is a permanent post working 8 PA's per week, with an opportunity for specialists in Epilepsy or Multiple Sclerosis. Both these specialities are well supported by a MDT of practitioners and you would work closely as a team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be expected to play a full role in delivery of the Neurology service across Dorset. This includes support to the acute wards for Neurology patients as well as carrying an outpatient case load.

Full details of the job role and expectations can be found in the personal specification and job description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

- Undertake the investigation and treatment of neurological outpatient referrals.

- Advise (through ward referrals) on neurological cases admitted under general physicians.

- Contribute to a shared commitment to ward rounds during the week.

- Support Specialist Practitioners in providing neurological nurse services to patients.

- Develop specialist interest to complement those currently provided.

- Maintain and develop links with University Southampton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.