Applications are invited from experienced Substantive Consultant to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of outpatient's sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in-reach service to the 2 acute hospitals. 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:
* The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust.
* Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
* 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.
* To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
* To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
* To be involved in research where appropriate.
* To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate.
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
Main duties of the job
The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed. There are a number of outpatient clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed, giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria. The department also operates A& G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time'. 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 may be available to successful candidates. The maximum amount which can be claimed: For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000.
Job description
Job 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
Essential Desirable Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential Desirable Knowledge
Essential Desirable Personal Skills
Essential Organisation and Planning
Essential Desirable CPD
Essential Desirable Research and Teaching
Essential Desirable Other
Essential Employer details
* 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.
* Fully registration with the General Medical Council.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
* MD or PhD degree.
* Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology.
* 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.
* 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.
* Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services.
* Decisiveness/accountability.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility.
* 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.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Appropriate progression of career to date.
* 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.
* 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).
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