Locum Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Locum Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology, where you can make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse population while providing high-quality neurophysiology services. You will be responsible for EMG/NCS testing and EEG reporting, along with training future professionals in the field. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position allows you to shape your career while contributing to the health of the community. Embrace the chance to be part of a transformative journey in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.

Benefits

Best pension schemes in the UK

Leisure and entertainment discounts

Parental leave and childcare support

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships at all levels

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include MB BS, MRCP E, and CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Experience in nerve conduction studies and electromyography is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class Clinical Neurophysiology at The Royal London Hospital.
• Supervise and train doctors and physiologists in the department.

Skills

Change Management and Quality Improvement

Multi-disciplinary team working

Interest in research

People Management

Computer proficiency

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP E Specialist training in Clinical Neurophysiology

CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology

PHD as relevant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a large, fast-paced hospital or get out into the community, we have a range of opportunities that allows you to build your entire career in one trust.

For us, every day is different. We provide care to a diverse population of 2.5 million across east London – that’s 6,000 people every day, speaking over 60 different languages. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring that people living in east London live healthy lives.

Locum Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology

YM73

Main area: Neurophysiology

Grade: YM73

Contract: 8 months (Fixed term)

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 259-MED01527RLH

Site: Royal London Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Pa pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

The advertised post is for a locum appointment within the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology to cover maternity leave for 10 months. This post is available with immediate start. The aim of the role is to provide first-class Clinical Neurophysiology at The Royal London Hospital. The role will be comprised of EMG/NCS testing and EEG reporting as well as supporting activities within the Department, such as supervision and training of training doctors and physiologists. The final agreed job plan will in some measure depend on the specialist interests of the successful candidate but will assist the Department in the delivery of outpatient and inpatient activities. As such, we would encourage applicants to discuss their interests with us including preference for full time or part time working.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate professional, excellent and efficient delivery of care. They will agree a balanced job plan which combines service objectives, professional development and individual interest with the Service Manager and Neurosciences Clinical Director. This job plan is being advertised as a 10PA contract.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the General Manager, Neurophysiology Lead and the Neurosciences Clinical Director in matters pertaining to the development of the department and to be active in promoting changes which improve the delivery of service to all patients in the Trust. While not essential to the role, those with a particular interest in intra-operative monitoring are encouraged to apply.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• MRCP E Specialist training in Clinical Neurophysiology
• CCT (or entered on GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Neurophysiology) achieved, or within 6 months of completion
• Peer-reviewed original research publications
• PHD as relevant

Experience

• Proficiency and experience in nerve conduction studies and electromyography
• Proficiency and experience in reading and reporting electroencephalograms
• Proficiency and experience in interpreting and reporting evoked potentials
• Proficiency and experience in performing and interpreting intraoperative monitoring (IOM)
• Proficiency and experience in performing and interpreting video telemetry
• Carrying out and publishing research
• Clinical management

Skills

• Change Management and Quality Improvement
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Interest in research, with evidence of peer-reviewed publications
• People Management

Other

• Computer proficiency, including all Microsoft Office packages
• Evidence of team working across multiple disciplines

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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.

You’ll have access to a range of benefits including one of the best pension schemes in the UK, leisure and entertainment discounts and parental leave and childcare support schemes we’re really proud of.

We're also committed to ensuring that you are supported in gaining and developing the skills and knowledge needed to carry out your work safely and effectively, and to achieve your full potential. We offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels, as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities.