Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description:

Akessa Healthcare is seeking to appoint a Consultant Neurologist to lead the development of outpatient Neurological services, as well as support the ongoing treatment and rehabilitation of our neuro and spinal patients.

In this role the appointee is expected to provide comprehensive care for private patients. The appointment is based at two sites, The main base, with both outpatient and inpatient care, is based at the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital in Aylesbury . Outpatient clinics will also be provided at The New Foscote Hospital in Banbury.

The appointee will be provided with luxurious facility, caring environment, ample time and administrative support to deliver world class care.

As a senior colleague, the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.

A harmonious work pattern is part of our wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of our team. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

The successful candidate will be assigned appropriate secretarial support to clinical work and diary management.

About us

The Akessa Healthcare Group is managed and run by clinicians. We are proud to be part of a highly skilled, diverse team.

The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.

Significant ongoing investment into both hospitals includes complete refurbishment of the wards, the outpatient area, reception, staff facilities, radiology and the construction of additional state-of-the-art operating theatres and endoscopy suites.

With the expansion of the Group this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant Neurologist to join our growing team to provide clinical excellence for our patients at both hospitals.

We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams. The clinical outcomes of the hospital are of the highest standards. The latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters.

Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.

All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of Neuro-Spinal services.

• Deliver high-quality care for all patients and support the smooth running of the service.

• Support efficient management of resources and maintenance of our short waiting lists for private and insured patients.

• Take ownership in the successful performance against key performance indicators, ensuring zero compromise to the quality of care or clinical excellence for patients.

• In collaboration with department leads, maintain and develop quality standards and improvement throughout the department and in line with any relevant accreditation requirements.

• Provide on-site clinical expertise as and when needed, supporting MDTs as required.

Essential requirements:

• CCT in Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine

• Full GMC Registration.

• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine.

• Currently employed, or has previously held substantive NHS consultant post.

• Eligible to register with private medical insurance companies (BUPA, AXA-PPP etc).

• Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.

Personal and professional attributes:

• A Neurologist with an exemplar record of patient outcomes and feedback

• An individual with the ability to learn and champion internal and external IT systems.

• An agile, dynamic and dependable individual able to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters whilst following instructions/agreed processes.

• An ambitious clinician with the desire to learn from their peers, develop their skills and positively contribute to the success of the hospital Group.

• A diligent individual with high standards who takes pride in team achievement.

• Commitment to our Core Aims; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care.

• Demonstration of our Five CIVIC Values; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion.

We are proud to be offering this opportunity as a Disability Confident Committed and Real Living Wage employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Currently employed, or has previously held substantive NHS consultant post.

Qualifications

Essential

• CCT in Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine
• Full GMC Registration.
• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Currently employed, or has previously held substantive NHS consultant post.
• Eligible to register with private medical insurance companies (BUPA, AXA-PPP etc).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

Royal Bucks Hospital

Bicester Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP199AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service.
• Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team, whilst working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients.
• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.
• Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturers instructions, reporting any defects and notifying the Theatre Manager and Deputy Theatre Manager.
• Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained.
• In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately.
• Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement.
• Maintain effective communication across the Hospital, including with patients, team members and Consultants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC essential.

Desirable

• Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including orthopaedics.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner.
• Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

2 Foscote Rise

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• To act with the upmost professionalism and adhere to the NMC / HCPC code of conduct, depending on your professional body.
• To be accountable for ones own professional development and maintaining registration.
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.
• Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
• Partake in a hands on role within the theatre suite.
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
• Promote best evidence-based practice.
• Apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the anaesthetic and recovery phases of the operating journey.

Main Duties and Key Accountabilities:

• Be involved in the daily briefing Huddle before the commencement of surgical lists and ensure the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is completed and adhered to for all patients.
• Checking the anaesthetic machine and troubleshooting problems.
• Getting the anaesthetic room ready including preparation of a range of airway equipment, equipment for cannulation and preparation of equipment used for drug administration.
• Bringing patients from the ward to the designated theatre after all the necessary checks have been completed and documented in the patients pathway.
• Be proficient in using our Compucare 8 perioperative patients journey.
• Applying patient monitoring / torniquet if required.
• Assisting with the administration of anaesthetic.
• Being skilled in communicating including written documentation.
• A skilled recovery practitioner competent in airway, monitoring, and pain management.
• Provide a detailed handover to the ward staff.
• Be prepared to mentor student nurses and junior staff.
• Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional and legal requirements and guidelines.
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures.
• Drug checking & pharmacy control.

In addition:

• Be accountable for your own standards of work.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Attend appropriate training sessions to improve standards of practice.
• Attend all mandatory training sessions.
• Adhere to hospital-wide policies, procedures and standards.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with all colleagues, visitors and consultants.
• Promote effective communication within all department areas.
• Support colleagues and work co-operatively to promote good team morale.
• Perform any other duties as required if assessed as competent to do so.
• Actively work to maintain the standards set by The Care Quality Commission.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC.
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Experience / qualification in anaesthetic.
• Experience / qualification in recovery.
• Understands that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Administrative skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Time management & organisational skills.
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, resilient, well-measured and informed manner.
• Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

2 Foscote Rise

Banbury

Oxfordshire

OX16 9XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)