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 HospitalCliftonvilleNorthamptonNN1 5BD
Employer’s Website
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
We encourage applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.
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