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Job summary

Main area
Neurology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref
262-A-24-6078162
Employer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Penrith or Barrow
Town
Penrith or Barrow
Salary
Per annum
Closing
03/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Substantive Consultant in Neurology

Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited from experienced  Consultant Neurologists to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of outpatient’s sites in Cumbria as well as providing an in reach service to the 3 acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and would welcome applications from Neurologists seeking full or part time hours and applicants particularly with an interest and experience in MS. The choice of location will be discussed at the interview.

Main duties of the job

The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed, There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of Cumbria . The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.

 

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates.

The maximum amount which can be claimed:
For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Fully registration with the General Medical Council
  • MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
  • MD or PhD degree
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology via: • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
  • A commitment to and experience of teaching
  • Experience of structured patient education
  • A sub-speciality Neurology interest
  • Specialist Registrar in Neurology or Equivalent

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jitka Vanderpol
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01946 523175
Additional information

Mclaud Kwateng

Deputy Service Manager

[email protected]

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