Consultant in Neurology and Neurophysiology
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for multiple Consultant posts, totalling 18 PAs, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
The newly appointed consultants will provide general neurology services including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations on other wards, and associated administrative duties. This may include the provision of satellite clinics.
A special interest in neurophysiology is preferred; however, other areas that complement existing services will be considered. Applications from exclusive neurophysiologists are also encouraged.
Main Duties of the Job
* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
* Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorized absences.
* Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
* Be actively involved in the management of the department, including attendance at fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
* Participate in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), which are carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
* Involvement in research, including joint projects with the University of Teesside and Durham University, and further development of research links.
* Any other duties which may be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Full GMC registration.
* Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC).
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision.
Clinical Experience and Effectiveness
* Substantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.
* Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post.
* Evidence of clinical audit.
* Specialist skills to complement those of other staff.
* CCST in Clinical Neurophysiology.
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinion in neurophysiology.
* Knowledge and experience in quantitative EMG, neonatal and pediatric EEG, prolonged EEG recordings, and interpretation of evoked potential studies.
* Knowledge and experience in specialized NCS/EMG and Pediatric NCS/EMG.
Management and Administrative Experience
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to organize and prioritize complex demands.
* Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors.
* Management experience and training.
* Teaching skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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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