Locum Consultant Neurologist inGillingham inGillingham PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band Consultant: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum/Pro Rata FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NHS PARKINSON'S DISEASE

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Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Neurologist to join their team in Gillingham as part of the Medicine and Emergency Care division. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £105,504 to £139,882 per annum/pro rata, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop the neurology service. A sub-specialty interest in Movement Disorders or Headache is desirable. The consultant will work alongside a team of three other neurologists and specialized nurses, providing both inpatient and outpatient care, including specialized clinics for Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy.

In addition to patient care, the role involves collaborating with the Tertiary service at Kings College Hospital, engaging in clinical research and teaching, and providing expert advice on complex cases. The Trust emphasises values such as openness, respect, and inclusivity, and encourages applicants who are committed to these principles to contribute to enhancing the quality of neurological care in the region.

Locum Consultant Neurologist

Division: Medicine and Emergency Care

Care Group: Frailty

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Locum Consultant Neurologistwho share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to help develop our service. We can offer you a chance to develop and further your career.

Sub-speciality interest in Movement Disorders or Headache would be desirable. You will be joining a Team of three Consultant Neurologists, two Parkinson's disease Nurse Specialists and one Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Specialist delivering both inpatient (ward referrals) and outpatient service, including Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy specialist clinics.

Our values are Bold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us
Provide effective and compassionate care for our Neurology patients. Whilst there are not currently any inpatient beds, the successful applicant will work closely with medical colleagues to provide inpatient support and outpatient services.

Develop their own area of specialist interest and provide sub-specialty expertise.

Develop and expand the current Neurology service locally and regionally.

To collaborate closely with the Tertiary service at Kings College Hospital.

Work with the Clinical Director and General Manager to review current working practices and drive forward innovative changes to develop new models of care.

Get involved in clinical research, teaching and development.

Provide expert advice and support regarding complex cases to clinical colleagues in primary and secondary care.

To adhere and contribute to The Trusts vision and values.

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