Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Sleep Physician & Neurologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching, audit and research activities of the Sleep Department and to participate in multidisciplinary clinics. Expected to provide several sleep clinics per week with associated clinical administration, reporting and discussion time for polysomnography and time for supporting professional development.
We are interested in receiving applications from candidates with experience in Neurology/Neurophysiology and with specialist interest and experience in Sleep.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to help the Sleep department deal with an increasing workload and to provide succession planning with the retirement of existing clinicians. The successful candidate will have experience of and a particular interest in sleep medicine. Candidates will be expected to contribute actively to the management, teaching, audit and research activities of the department.
About us
The Sleep Disorder Centre was established in 1992 and has grown steadily since, now receiving in excess of 7000 referrals per annum. The Centre is the largest sleep centre in the South East outside London and has a catchement area encompassing the whole of Sussex, much of Kent and Surrey, as well as parts of Hampshire. Insomnia patients travale from much further afield. The centre has a national reputation and frequently receives referrals for second opinions on sleep disorders from other units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the role requiremens and essential criteria can be found in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details of the role requiremens and essential criteria can be found in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview date
Desirable
- European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) or committment to sitting it
Clinical
Essential
- Broad range of experience of Sleep Disorders and Sleep Disturbance
- Competent in speciality field of Neurology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview date
Desirable
- European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) or committment to sitting it
Clinical
Essential
- Broad range of experience of Sleep Disorders and Sleep Disturbance
- Competent in speciality field of Neurology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
Employer's website
https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
