Locum Consultant Neurologist

Job overview

Locum Consultant Neurologist

Division:  Medicine and Emergency Care

Care Group: Frailty

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum/Pro Rata

Period of contract: 12 month post and an 8 month post available

We are recruiting for a Locum Consultant Neurologist who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People  and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to help develop our service. We can offer you a chance to develop and further your career.

Sub-speciality interest in Movement Disorders or Headache would be desirable. You will be joining a Team of three Consultant Neurologists, two Parkinson’s disease Nurse Specialists and one Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist delivering both inpatient (ward referrals) and outpatient service, including Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy specialist clinics.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide effective and compassionate care for our Neurology patients. Whilst there are not currently any inpatient beds, the successful applicant will work closely with medical colleagues to provide inpatient support and outpatient services.
• Develop their own area of specialist interest and provide sub-specialty expertise.
• Develop and expand the current Neurology service locally and regionally.
• To collaborate closely with the Tertiary service at King’s College Hospital.
• Work with the Clinical Director and General Manager to review current working practices and drive forward innovative changes to develop new models of care.
• Get involved in clinical research, teaching and development.
• Provide expert advice and support regarding complex cases to clinical colleagues in primary and secondary care.
• To adhere and contribute to The Trusts’ vision and values.