Locum Consultant in Neurophysiology

Job overview

In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and would welcome Neurophysiologists seeking full or part time hours .

Important roles for all Consultant posts include:

1. The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
2. Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
3. To carry out teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme and in the training programme for Clinical Physiologists.
4. To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
5. To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
6. To be involved in research where appropriate.
7. To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate

Main duties of the job

The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.

Working for our organisation

We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates.

months: £4000

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Fully registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology

• MD or PhD degree
• Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

• Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
• Evidence of personal contribution to service development in Neurophysiology

Knowledge

• Able to complete basic history taking and examination –physical and mental.
• Evidence based practice

• Specialist training courses relevant to post
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.

Personal Skills

• Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services
• Decisiveness/accountability
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility

Organisation and Planning

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Experience & ability to work in multiprofessional teams

• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
• Information technology skills

CPD

• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Research and Teaching

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.

• A commitment to and experience of teaching
• Peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.

Other

• Must be able to travel independently of public transport to multiple sites.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)