Consultant Neurologist in Neuromuscular (2 posts)NHS

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (South West Neuromuscular Network)

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a two new Consultant Neurology post's, with interest and expertise in Neuromuscular Disorders, to work in the South West, based in Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (or a different place in the region if preferred as a base). These posts are part of the South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network, a nationally recognised network of excellence, which provides care for people living with Neuromuscular conditions in Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre for patient care in the South West and one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK.

Main duties of the job

These post's will involve the diagnosis, management and care of people living with Neuromuscular Disorders, their families, and carers. This includes a range of conditions, for example muscular dystrophies, neuropathies, CIDP and myasthenia. A range of treatment options, including genetic modifying therapies, are established. The service is multi-disciplinary, supported by Neuromuscular Care Advisors, Specialist Physiotherapists, and a Specialist Psychologist. The post holder's will join the team in providing an education programme for professionals and patients.

These posts will both provide outpatient clinics in Bristol and Plymouth. One of the posts will provide clinics in Truro (12 clinics or 6 days per year) and one post will provide clinics in North Devon (12 clinics or 6 days per year).

Job description

The South West Neuromuscular Network is the only Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (ODN) in the UK and one of a growing number of ODNs in the South West. The network is funded by NHS England to provide regional services throughout the South West. This post provides a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly motivated, dedicated team, working within a holistic framework of a network model of care.

The role of Consultant Neurologist with interest and expertise in Neuromuscular Disorders with contribute to the existing services in Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and will lead these services across the South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network. Clinics will be based in Devon, Cornwall and Bristol.

Please see job description for more information on these two posts.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.