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Job overview
The post-holder will be expected to perform at the level of General Neurologist with experience in epilepsy. They will run their own First Seizure and general neurology clinics. They will work closely with the Epilepsy Specialist Nursing team. If desired, there may be an opportunity to contribute to the specialist epilepsy service The postholder will be required to integrate closely with the wider epilepsy and Neurology team, which includes neurophysiologists, neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists, neurosurgeons, ward nursing, technologists, secretarial teams and multiple aligned health professionals. There is currently no expectation for the postholder to contribute to the on-call rota. However, if the post is extended, then contribution to general neurology on-call would be expected.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
- Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
- Personal and Professional Development
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
- Management
The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
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.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in Neurology or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology (or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview)
- General training in Neurology to specialist level or equivalent. Work with specialist nurses
- Clinical training in outpatient clinics and inpatient care
- As a specialist registrar or higher Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
- Excellent knowledge base of neurology, particularly epilepsy 1st Fit.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, respecting diverse professional perspectives and supporting collaborative decision-making
- Excellent personal and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Clinical governance awareness and audit
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and trainees
- Full registration and licence to practice
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree PhD
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This advert is for Locum Consultant 1st Fit and General Neurology with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in John Radcliffe Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Could be extended if needed). The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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