Locum Consultant in Neurology

Job Description

Post: Locum CONSULTANT IN Neurologybase: institute of neurological sciences, queen elizabeth university hospitalThe Institute of Neurological Sciences opened five decades ago as a dedicated and specialised facility for patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders. It has been a centre of excellence, research and innovation, and is well known worldwide for developing the widely used Glasgow Coma Scale. The Institute of Neurological Sciences hosts the Neurosurgical, Neurological, Neuroanaesthetic, Neurorehabilitation, Oral and Maxillofacial, Clinical Neurophysiology and Neuroradiological services for the West of Scotland. The Institute has dedicated outpatient facilities for patients as well as inpatient facilities for the Neurosurgical, Neurological, Oral and Maxillofacial services. There is a dedicated Neuro-Intensive Care unit and a high dependency unit. The Neuroradiology service is equipped with a dedicated 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging Suites, two Computerised Axial Tomography Scanners and angiography facilities. A 7-Tesla MR Scanner at the adjacent Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE), offers opportunities for research. The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit for Scotland is also located within the Institute. The Institute of Neurological Sciences has close links with the University of Glasgow and the School of Medicine. There is a dedicated Teaching and Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with lecture theatres, teaching and library facilities.The Neurology Service of the West of Scotland is an ever expanding and innovative regional service and we would welcome consultants with special interests in a range of neurological disorders including Movement Disorders, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy and Stroke. One of the four posts will be part of the Hyperacute Stroke Service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The West of Scotland is an excellent place to live and work. Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire offer opportunities to enjoy including the great outdoors, as well as cultural, maritime, industrial and architectural history. Within Glasgow, there are a wealth of attractions to discover, the UK’s finest Victorian ­architecture, internationally acclaimed museums and galleries, as well as Glasgow’s own unique atmosphere to soak up. There is a year-long calendar of festivals and special events and outstanding shopping, along with superb bars and ­restaurants offering a range of Scottish and international cuisine - all located within a stone’s throw of some of the country’s finest parks and gardens. The area also stands at the gateway to some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery, with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs only 40 minutes away, with the rest of Scotland easily accessible. Cycling, sailing, trekking, hill-walking and climbing all beckon. Glasgow is also easily accessible by air, rail and road, so getting here could not be easier. A growing number of international connections allow easy access to Europe, Asia and North America.The West of Scotland neurology service are currently looking for a consultant neurologist with an interest in movement disorders, to join our expanding team. The posts are based on 10 PA under the new Consultant contract. There may be an opportunity to take up to an additional 2 EPA subject to job planning and service requirements. The appointees will provide general neurology services to locations within Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire including outpatient clinics, ward visiting sessions and availability for advice at other times during the working week. SPA time will be allocated depending on the appointee’s attributes and the needs of the serviceOn Call is currently a maximum of 1:14, non resident with a neurology registrar (currently as there are 15 consultants on the two tier rota, the frequency of on call is 1:15, with prospective cover for leave)(medium intensity supplement).You will be appropriately experienced and qualified in the specialty, fully registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and either included on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of completion of your Specialist training or CESR(CP). Further information from Dr Saif Razvi, Lead Clinician, Neurology Department 0141 232 7542 and Mr Graham Christie, Clinical Services Manager, Regional Services