Job Description

The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in a period of exciting development, following the merger of two adjacent hospital Trusts and the relocation of the Neuroscience Department to the new Louise Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable locum neurology consultant to work between the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. The postholder will undertake both general neurology and specialist neuroinflammatory/MS clinics and contribute to the development and delivery of an increasingly complex diagnostic and therapeutic neurology service.



The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurology patients and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.



This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to be a central part in developing a regional service.

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

General neurology and CNS Neuroinflammatory outpatient clinics, including admin

MS drug prescribing and review

MS nurse specialist support - hospital and community

Multiple Sclerosis MDTs

Neuroradiology meeting

Supervision of junior doctors in relation to neurological care and participation in teaching and educational activity within the Trust as required

Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Ward Referrals

Sussex Neurology on-call rota (see below)

Consultant of the Week (see below)



This work will be supported by a medical secretary and an appropriate office space and IT.

On Call Commitment:

Additional remuneration for On Call 1 in 10 (non-resident), Category B - 1%.



At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Consultant of the week



When the postholder is acting as the consultant of the week for UHSussex inpatients, the consultant will be based at the RSCH site to support the inpatient activity and the junior medical staff. The work template will be adjusted to facilitate this.



Outpatient clinic activity will be undertaken at RSCH and PRH.