Trust Grade Clinical Neurophysiologist

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Plymouth seeks a Trust grade Doctor to join their Neurophysiology team. The role involves diagnostic testing for various neurological conditions and leading a team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have the necessary registrations and specialized training in neurophysiology. Opportunities for career development are available within a supportive organization.

Qualifications

• Essential to be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a current Licence to Practice.
• Training relevant for working as a clinical neurophysiologist.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Neurophysiology department providing diagnostic testing.
• Participate in team leadership and advanced procedures.

Skills

Good general training

Specialty training in neurophysiology

Ability to perform advanced neurophysiological procedures

Ability to lead a team

Education

Registered with the General Medical Council

Training relevant for a clinical neurophysiologist

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT) wishes to appoint a Trust grade Doctor to help our current establishment of Neurophysiology scientists to meet the demands of an increasing in- and outpatient workload, and to contribute to the development of a forward-thinking and ambitious department. These are replacement substantive posts to help our current establishment of Neurophysiology scientists to meet the demands of an increasing in- and out-patient workload, and to contribute to the development of a forward-thinking and ambitious department.

Job responsibilities

The employer is University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with the post description and responsibilities below based on a whole-time appointment. The model job plan is based on a full-time appointment of 10 PAs. Trust policy is for job plans to be based on 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, although up to one further SPA may be agreed within this during the job plan review process, depending on departmental and/or care group needs. The average maximum weekly programmed activities for direct clinical care will not exceed 8.5 PA unless by prior mutual agreement.

The Neurophysiology department provides diagnostic testing on adults and children for the following conditions:

• EEG: epilepsy, genetic disorders, memory disorders, acute meningitis, encephalitis, status epilepticus, post neurosurgical procedures and in critical care.
• Prolonged EEG/video Telemetry & Ambulatory EEG studies: disorders of consciousness including epilepsy and complex epilepsy syndromes.
• EMG/NCS: neurological, neuromuscular, rheumatological disease and trauma
• Evoked Potentials: optic nerve disorders, spinal cord compression, congenital disorders, multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory conditions.
• Visual electrodiagnostics: genetic and acquired retinal disorders.
• Daytime and nocturnal sleep studies: narcolepsy, insomnia, hypersomnolence and parasomnias.

Further information about the role is included in the attached job description.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. Please note that all communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you have issues with applying online or need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Person Specification

Education / qualifications

Essential

• To be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a current Licence to Practice.
• To have training relevant for working as a clinical neurophysiologist.

Desirable

• ALS and APLS training. Level 3 child protection training. Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of good general training. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Demonstratable evidence of good specialty training in neurophysiology. Evidence of ability to perform advanced neurophysiological procedures relevant to the post. Evidence of ability to lead a team.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Comprehensive knowledge of Neurophysiology specialty. Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent. Attended advanced courses in neurophysiology. Comprehensive knowledge of neurophysiology. Previous experience of working as a neurophysiology consultant

Research & clinical audit

Essential

• Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings. Publications and presentations in area of neurophysiology.

Desirable

• Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals. Evidence of ability to conduct clinical audit. Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit. Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Statistical knowledge.

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