Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Recruitment incentives of £10,000 per employee plus relocation expenses up to £6,000 (T&Cs apply)
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint two Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologists. The department provides adult and paediatric neurophysiology services to 4,500 patients per year, including in adult, neonatal and paediatric critical care units.
The appointees will undertake a range of peripheral neurophysiological investigations on adult and paediatric patients including single fibre EMG. They will report a range of electroencephalographic studies including ambulatory and long term monitoring studies. Experience of paediatric neurophysiology and paediatric peripheral neurophysiology would be advantageous.
Clinical Neurophysiology is committed to the development of scientist and practitioner workforce. A commitment to this training and support is required.
On call is required one in four weekends (0900-1700), including BH, to report urgent EEGs performed between these hours. This can be performed remotely. The department cannot support audio typing but administrative support is available.
Main duties of the job
These jobs are advertised as 10PAs. Candidates wishing to apply for less than 10PAs will be considered. The jobs require being on call one in four weekends between the hours of 0900 and 1700 to report urgent EEGs performed between these hours. On call cover is also required for bank holidays. EEG reporting can be performed remotely and will not require travel to the hospital. Shared office accommodation will be provided with limited administrative support. Sufficient administrative time will be provided in DCCs. 2.5 PAs are available for mandatory training, appraisal, CPD, audit, governance, job planning and teaching and training. 1.0 SPA is specifically for support of consultant and trainee consultant scientists. The Trust has arrangements to ensure that all surgeons have an annual job planning sessions, appraisal with trained appraiser and support for the revalidation process. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the GMC and medical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. The Care Group will support the new consultants in identifying appropriate mentors.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Neurophysiology at NUH is one of the largest Neurophysiology departments in the country. We provide adult and paediatric neurophysiology services to both outpatients and inpatients including those that are in adult, neonatal and paediatric critical care units. Our practice covers most of Nottinghamshire with parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire. The department sees approximately 4500 patients per year. The department currently uses Synergy EMG / NCS systems and Natus for EEG.
The post holder may be expected to travel between sites for providing clinical, administrative and training functions. This will be job planned if required and travel compensated as per Trust policy.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
* Full GMC registration
Clinical Skills / Experience
* Evidenced technical skills as described in job description
* Specific training in communication skills
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.
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