Job overview

The Trust is looking to recruit a part time Consultant in Adult Neurology.

Helena ward is a designated 17-bedded Neurology Unit, providing inpatient acute care and rehabilitation.  There are separate facilities for day case lumbar punctures and intravenous infusions, out-patient suites, neurophysiology and administrative offices.

The Neurology ward cares for patients with acute neurological disease and sub-acute rehabilitation of patients transferred from the regional Neurosciences Centre. MRI, CT scanning, EEG, NCS and carotid dopplers are all available on site.

The post includes commitment to elective outpatient activity based at the RUH and in Wiltshire community hospitals.

You will be part of a dedicated team of consultants, as well as three non-Consultant grade medical staff; one IMT, one StR and one F1.  In addition, the department has a Medical Nurse Practitioner as well as specialist nurses supporting in Parkinson’s Disease, MS, MND and Epilepsy.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to participate in audit, clinical governance and directorate meetings as well as undertake administrative duties as required by the Lead Clinician in Neurology.

The RUH hosts teaching of medical students from Bristol University, the Bath Academy, and all Neurology Consultants are encouraged to contribute to teaching of these medical students in formal sessions as well as in clinical settings.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.