Locum Consultant Neurologist

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ,
Basildon, Essex
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Applications are invited for a replacement post for a Locum Consultant Neurologist to join the existing team of 2.54 wte consultants in the Neurology Department. The Department functions as a Sub-Directorate within the Division of Medicine. The post holder will be responsible for on-going care of Neurology patients both as inpatients and outpatients and provide specialist input for patients with Multiple Sclerosis including disease modifying treatment. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultant staff in order to provide excellent quality care to all patients. The candidate will be expected to provide specialist cover for inpatients as well as outpatients. The Trust is committed to offering a much more patient focused service and is working towards making services available seven days a week and the successful applicant will be expected to participate in these services. Our vision is to be an excellent provider of high quality, safe, care for our local community. We are constantly working to ensure that our patients receive the very best care the NHS has to offer, and many of our medical and surgical acute services have developed a reputation for excellence and innovation in their field. The Trust is rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who describe our services as effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Basildon Hospital was the first in the country to be rated as'Outstanding' for maternity care and our ambition is to become 'outstanding' in every service. The Trust provides acute hospital services to a population of 405,000 people across south west Essex. In addition, the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre which is based at Basildon University Hospital is among the most modern centers of its kind, providing specialist diagnostic and treatment for people with cardiovascular and respiratory disease. The Trust is situated in the South of England making it ideally placed for easy access to London and the national motorway network. The area also offers a wealth of living environments, whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of large towns or the tranquility of picturesque villages and outdoor life. For further details / informal visits contact: For an informal discussion please contact Dr Abdul Abdu, Neurology Clinical Lead on 01268 524900 ext.3466. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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