Neurophysiology Consultant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to modern neurophysiology IT

Administrative and technical support

Research, teaching and leadership dev

Flexible working (LTFT)

Mentoring for new consultants

No on-call commitment

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Neurophysiologist to provide expert EEG, EMG and nerve conduction services for adults and children. The role involves interpreting results, contributing to diagnosis, and delivering outpatient clinics across cross-site duties.

The post requires GMC registration and Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or near CCT). There is no on-call commitment and opportunities for teaching, governance involvement and CPD

Qualifications

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview.
• Proven experience in EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• English language to IELTS level 2 minimum, or a UK medical school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies for adult and paediatric patients
• Interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately and promptly
• Deliver routine and prolonged EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies, with volumes of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 EEGs and 800 to 1,000 EMG/NCS studies a year
• Support diagnosis and management of neurological disorders across the Trust
• Run outpatient neurophysiology clinics and diagnostic reporting sessions, up to six a week
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Support teaching and training of medical students, trainees and clinical scientists
• Keep up continuing professional development and meet GMC revalidation requirements

Skills

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English proficiency

Education

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Neurophysiologist post in the Neurosciences team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, a substantive full-time role with cross-site duties. The work centres on EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies for adult and paediatric patients, including interpreting and reporting results and supporting diagnosis of neurological disorders. The team sits within one of the larger neuroscience centres outside London, with 10 PAs a week and no on-call commitment. Applicants need Specialist Register inclusion in Clinical Neurophysiology, or to be within six months of CCT at interview.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies for adult and paediatric patients
• Interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately and promptly
• Deliver routine and prolonged EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies, with volumes of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 EEGs and 800 to 1,000 EMG/NCS studies a year
• Support diagnosis and management of neurological disorders across the Trust
• Run outpatient neurophysiology clinics and diagnostic reporting sessions, up to six a week
• Take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Support teaching and training of medical students, trainees and clinical scientists
• Keep up continuing professional development and meet GMC revalidation requirements

Qualifications

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview

Experience

• Proven experience in EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies
• Ability to interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately

Skills & knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical neurophysiology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to talk comfortably with patients and give advice in accurate spoken English
• English language to IELTS level 2 minimum, or a UK medical school graduate

Other

• Participation in clinical audit, CPD and revalidation
• Engagement with morbidity and mortality reviews
• Experience with Structured Judgement Reviews
• Learning from incidents and complaints
• Understanding of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance principles

Nice to have

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Evidence of research and publications
• Teaching experience for medical students and trainees
• Involvement in service development initiatives

What’s offered

• Access to modern neurophysiology facilities and IT systems
• Dedicated administrative and technical support
• Opportunities for research, teaching and leadership development
• Flexible working, with LTFT applications welcomed
• Mentoring support for new consultants
• No on-call commitment