Consultant in NeurologyNHS

Job summary

This post includes up to £20k welcome incentive and relocation package for the successful candidate. * Terms and conditions apply

Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Neurology Centre that provides comprehensive neurological care for patients in Gloucestershire.

The service consists of 7 Consultants who work alongside a team of Neurology specialist nurses. The team manage conditions from across the County which provides a vast amount of variety and opportunities for development in order to support the patients of Gloucestershire.

The team manage a small ward of inpatients and have a large outpatient service within Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital. The consultant will have the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty of choice and support the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Neurology Department
• To examine and treat patients and supervise patient care on the
• To see patients referred to neurology from other teams within the hospital
• To see patients in the out-patient clinics
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support out of To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
• To carry out ward rounds
• To manage internal ward referrals
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations including undertaking work-based assessments.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
• The post holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical

Job description

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.