Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L'University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust recherche un Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist pour un poste à temps plein. Le candidat idéal aura une expertise en épilepsie pédiatrique et sera impliqué dans des cliniques externes, des diagnostics et des rapports. Ce poste offre une opportunité de contribuer à un service de santé de premier plan, avec un environnement de travail dynamique et des possibilités de développement professionnel.

Qualifications

• Au moins 4 ans de formation en neurophysiologie clinique.
• Capacité à prendre la responsabilité complète des soins aux patients.
• Connaissance des priorités du NHS.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec le consultant existant dans le CESS MDT.
• Réaliser des examens neurophysiologiques et produire des rapports.
• Participer à la formation des étudiants en médecine.

Skills

Expertise en épilepsie pédiatrique

Compétences en électroencéphalographie

Gestion des patients

Compétences en communication

Education

Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology

The closing date is 10 June 2025

This is a new, full time (10 PA) Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist posts based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).

We wish to appoint a paediatric/adult trained Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in Children's Epilepsy Surgery Service (CESS) and preferably Stereoelectroencephalography EEG (SEEG), to join the current team of one adult/paediatric trained Clinical Neurophysiologist in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) to meet increased demand on the service to perform Stereo Electroencephalography (SEEG). We are one of four centres nationally designated to deliver CESS service.

The post also includes paediatric and adult outpatient clinic, diagnostic reporting, inpatient diagnostics, participation in MDT and participation in the city wide on call EEG reporting rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the existing consultant to take a central role in the CESS MDT and proven expertise in paediatric epilepsy is essential, in particular, experience in the field of epilepsy surgery;review of Video EEG and the subsequent production of reports is essential and SEEG expertise is desirable, though the minimum requirement is a commitment to learn SEEG. Experience of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) in a paediatric and adult populations is essential, but the balance of paediatric and adult general work in the job plan could be reviewed upon appointment.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

The interview date is 4th August 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 3 months from the date of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Applicants must note that applications will not be accepted unless GMC registration, together with successful completion of any relevant language examination (if applicable) can be demonstrated
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

• At least 4 years training in clinical neurophysiology
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Evidence of a special interest, ideally paediatric epilepsy/epilepsy surgery, and expertise that complements the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Ability to report on neurophysiological examinations to a consultant level
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience/interest in 3D radiological imaging technology

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation, including submission of quality/performance data to local/ national audit programmes
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence thereof
• Completion of one or more significant audit project

Research

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers
• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Presentations and/or posters at academic meetings

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Formal teaching qualification
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)