Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 372-MED-MD145-A
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Huddersfield/Halifax
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum (dependant on experience)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Neurology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are looking for a Consultant Neurologist who will:
- 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.
- As a core member of the West Yorkshire Associate of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), collaborate closely with the Tertiary service team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
- 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.
This is a full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part- time are also encouraged to apply.
In September 2022 the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) established a transformation programme for neurology services across our region. This is an exciting time to be part of a multi-professional team delivering innovative and transformative services as part of the West Yorkshire Neurology Network (WYNN), with a vision to deliver services that are Sustainable, Equitable & Outstanding for our population
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to actively engage with other consultant colleagues in the development of future service models to meet the changing needs of those patients using the neurology services at CHFT. The Neurology Service has strong links with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Leeds and with Leeds Teaching Hospitals. The post holder is expected to fully participate in the academic day organised by, and for the group of neurologists (and junior neurology staff) affiliated to the centre. There are rotational clinical presentations from all neurologists and it is open for consultants to discuss challenging and interesting clinical cases with other colleagues.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS, and we were rated by the Care Quality Commission as “Good” in June 2018. With goals to attain a rating of “Outstanding” from the CQC and to have Teaching Hospital status.
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care, which means that we look after ourselves and our colleagues in the same way that we care for our patients. If you are kind, compassionate, dynamic, enthusiastic and effective we want to support you through the next stage of your career at consultant level.
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is undergoing a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to reconfigure services across our sites. The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full roles and responsibilities. If you have any specific questions about this role please contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCP or equivalent
- All applicants must have Specialist registration for Neurology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable criteria
- Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Neurology specialty
Desirable criteria
- Also, should have significant minor Neurology procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable criteria
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential criteria
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential criteria
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jackie Norcliffe
- Job title
- HR Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 355027
- Additional information
Christopher Roberts, General Manager, Integrated Medical Specialties Tel: 01422 222994
Dr Andrew Hardy, Clinical Director, Integrated Medical Specialties, Tel: 01422 357171
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