Locum Consultant Neurologist
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2212 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
This is a locum Consultant post focused on general neurology and acute neurology cover. The postholder will participate in the neurology screening / daily clinic rota for new patients and will also have a weekly follow up clinic and a fortnightly remote clinic. The role will have a significant acute component providing a responsive Consultant led neurological service to A&E, SDEC and acute medical wards as well as TIA clinic cover. There may also be an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest in other areas of neurology and to run a weekly sub speciality clinic. There will be a requirement to play an active role in the general workload of the Department including teaching and training of junior medical staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD) or subspecialty fellowship
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Neurology Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of neurology including stroke culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or award of Certificate of Eligibility for Specialty Registration (CESR) by GMC
Desirable
- Experience of successful working at the interface between the specialties of acute neurology and other medical specialities.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of neurology & stroke services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Desirable
- Audit Publications
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding of the role of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of neurology or metabolic medicine
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
About the employer
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
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