Consultant in Neurology

The appointee will join the Neurology department in the delivery of clinical excellence within the Neurology service provided at our Bedford site. This post is for a substantive consultant in neurology based at Bedford Hospital (8.5 PA) with SPA activity at Cambridge University Hospital (1.5 PA). The post holder will share with colleagues in the Neurology department the management of adult patients with Neurological conditions referred to the Trust. The post holder will play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop Neurology services. The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. They will be expected to provide Neurology cover for in-patient referrals at Bedford Hospital. The post holder will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department., The main duties and responsibilities of the post include: -

• The appointee will participate in providing a Neurology service with outpatient clinics at Bedford Hospital.
• To participate in the provision of a high quality out-patient service, including patient administration.
• To work with other Consultants to provide specialty Neurology advice and support to patients within the Trust.
• To explore and set up other neurology related services and to develop the service as required., Weekly work commitments will be within the European directives on working hours and will also be influenced by the Royal College of Physicians recommendations, the new consultant contract and specified in the Job Plan. The senior neurologists in the department will act as the mentor for the new consultants, along with the other consultants in their absence. All clinical issues are openly discussed at formal and informal meetings.
• The post-holder will attend and actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary meetings and weekly governance meetings.
• Active participation in the management and development of the specialty and the introduction of new services.
• Contribute to the educational programme, including departmental meetings and teaching.
• Participate in Departmental Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Contribute in the General Medicine educational programme, including weekly department meetings and teaching.
• Undertake high quality medical audit projects and participate in the collection of data required to meet national quality standards.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
• Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.
• Participate and comply with the requirements for Continuing Professional Development and revalidation as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians. The trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.
• With agreement, they may be able to attend regular neurology departmental meeting in Cambridge University Hospital.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job., Interview Date: 27.01.2025 It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.