Job overview

This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT fellow or Consultant in Paediatric Neurology to work at centre of excellence. This is a fixed six month locum post in Paediatric Neurology at a tertiary level based on the Imperial College Healthcare Trust to cover sickness. Most of the clinical work will be on the St. Mary’s Hospital although Paediatric Neurology clinics are held at the Hammersmith Hospital by a colleague. In time the postholder may be asked to cover some of these clinics. The postholder will be required to maintain good working relationships with the Epilepsy CNSs and Acute Paediatric colleagues (including those who see secondary level patients). There is also close liaison with other hospitals including Chelsea & Westminster, Great Ormond Street and Evelina Children’s Hospitals. West London Children’s Healthcare are progressing an exciting Epilepsy Project which will improve the current patient pathways and ensure that patients receive the optimal holistic care. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of those discussions.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve ‘attending’ and ‘non-attending weeks’ on a 2:4 weekly basis. Attending weeks will be devoted to providing daily wards and consults to the15 bedded PICU and Paediatric wards. There will be a requirement to cover neurology clinics and attend weekly MDTs with colleagues from neuroradiology and electrophysiology. These MDTs will also involve the Paediatric Neurology team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. The department has a very collaborative approach to managing patients and close liaison with the Epilepsy CNSs is essential. The CNSs will attend clinics (independently and alongside the Paediatric Neurologists) as well as review patients on the wards and PICU. West London Children’s Hospital has an exciting Epilepsy Project with an ambitious work plan and there will be exciting opportunities for the postholder to be part of this work to ensure the patients and families received optimal care. The department also has very strong academic focus and there will be opportunities to be involved in research depending on the postholder’s interests

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.  Please talk to us at interview.