Headache GPwSI in Neurology

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We are seeking an exceptional and highly skilled Headache GP in to work within the neurology department to further develop the headache services in West Herts, and will be instrumental in providing specialized care for patients with chronic migraines.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 09:00am – 5:00pm one day a week and with the flexibility to work across all three sites.

Main duties of the job

Specialised Headache Services: Lead and manage a weekly specialist migraine

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (including neurologists, pain specialists, and primary care physicians) to provide safe, effective and holistic care for patients with headache disorders.
• Service Development: Assist with developing the headache service, with a focus on improving patient outcomes, treatment pathways, and overall service delivery.
• Clinical Governance: Participate in clinical governance processes, including audits, risk management, and service evaluation. Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and safety protocols.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Evidence of success in running a headache practice.

• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical students, as well as junior doctors
• Proven ability to teach and train clinicians in complex headache management, including new treatments and therapies.

Person specification

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register
• MRCGP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience Managing headache disorders such as migraine in a secondary care setting.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.