Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a substantive consultant post to provide a regional Neurophysiology service based at Northampton General Hospital. The consultant's job plan will be based on a 10 PA contract. We welcome applications from fully trained Consultant Neurophysiologists in possession of MRCP or equivalent, or those within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

This is a well-established Neurophysiology service originating in 1955, complementing the Neurological service of the Medicine Directorate.

Main Duties of the Job

Job Purpose: To provide a Clinical Neurophysiology Service.

Duties & Responsibilities: The number of sessions devoted to the following activities will be dependent upon the department's need.

• Peripheral nerve conduction and EMG out-patient clinics
• Supervision of clinical physiology led NCS clinics
• Inpatient / bedside NCS and EMG
• EEG reporting
• EP reporting
• Ambulatory EEG reporting
• Training junior staff
• Participation in management duties within the department and the Trust

The successful candidate will agree a job plan with the clinical director prior to commencement of duties. This will consist of: 4 PAs peripheral NCS / EMG, 4 PAs EEG reporting, 2 SPAs.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the UK GMC
• MRCP or equivalent
• On Specialist Register in UK or within 6 months of obtaining this

Teaching / Audit / Quality Improvement Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff

Management Experience Essential

• Management of a clinical service
• Ability to prioritise, negotiate & lead a clinical team

Desirable

• Evidence of management studies / qualification

Academic Achievements and Research Essential

• Able to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

• Research relevant to Neurophysiology
• Publications in refereed journals / poster demonstration at a conference

Interpersonal Skills Essential

• Good organisational leadership & team skills
• Work independently
• Honesty & reliability
• Good communication & interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details Employer Name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD

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