Consultant in Neurology, . University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Chichester, UK

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In June 2023 we moved into the new Louisa Martindale Building on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton, which co-locates all neuroscience services.

The Neurosciences and Stroke Directorate provides tertiary regional care to approximately 1.8 million population in East and West Sussex, and has links with acute hospitals in Haywards Heath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing and Chichester. The unit provides a full adult Neurological and Neurosurgical service including assessment, advice, elective and emergency admissions.

There are currently 13 neurologists employed by UHSussex and a further visiting consultant. In addition, neurologists employed by East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust work closely with the unit to provide collaborative care across Sussex.

The unit also works closely with University Hospital Southampton having recently appointed to a joint post, based at St Richard's Hospital.

The Neurology Department provides specialist clinics in Movement Disorders, Cognitive Disorders, Headache, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, MND, and support for neuro-oncology Neurosurgical MDTs. It also provides an in-patient liaison service on all hospital sites.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
• If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
• If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
• Special interest
• Teaching qualification
  
  

Essential Criteria

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience in General Neurology
• Understanding of clinical risk management
  
  

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
  
  

Organisation and Planning

Essential Criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
  
  

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification
  
  

Academic and Research

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
  
  

Career Progression

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate progression of career to date
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
  
  

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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