Consultant Neurologist

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It is essential that the post-holder holds the MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification and is on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT within six months of interview.

The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and/or engage in research with the local Research and Development team.

JD Pending Royal College Approval

The post holder will deliver high-quality care through a balanced programme of outpatient clinics, ward referrals, multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, and supporting professional activities. The role includes:

• Conducting urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals, and radiology meetings.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, trainee supervision, and teaching.
• Undertaking administrative duties to support clinical practice.
• Participating in academic, study, and supporting professional activities (SPA), with opportunities for research and service development in collaboration with the local Research and Development team.
• Engaging in educational supervision, appraisal, management, and leadership roles where appropriate.

The standard allocation is 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with scope to increase up to 12 PAs in line with Trust policy, reflecting additional responsibilities such as subspecialty service development, clinical leadership, teaching, or research.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds to ensure an inclusive and collaborative environment.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Dr Paul Tomlinson,

Job title:

Clinical Lead for Neurology, Email:

Please contact Claudette Shapcott – General Manager, Phone:  Email:  to arrange an informal visit.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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