Consultant Neurologist CW ICHT

The appointee will provide inpatient and outpatient services, in busy, but well supported hospitals. The post holder will deliver comprehensive care for patients admitted to the ward under their team. The post holder will also undertake ward rounds and conduct multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder willbe responsible forprompt discharge planning of neurology patients under his/her care. The post holder will be supported by junior medical staff, a neurology nursespecialistand a neurology pharmacist. The post offers immense opportunities for teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. The post holder will be expected to support the training of juniors to the unit. Professional supervision of the junior medical staff who will have the opportunity to learn on aone to onebasis both formal and informal ward rounds,and alsoon an ad hoc basis throughout the day. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department. An active part in the educational programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the service. Participatein relevant audit and quality assurance processes, including reviews ofmanpowerrequirements