Locum Consultant in Neurophysiologist
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a 10 PA locum appointment for a consultant in Neurophysiology to join the dynamic and friendly Neurophysiology department at Leeds General Infirmary.
The clinical neurophysiology department has been expanding over the last 4 years both in terms of medical staff and physiologists. Multiple new services have been launched. Plans are in place for further expansion of both services and staff in the future.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and pro-active department, looking to assist and at times, lead in clinical service provision, teaching and training, service development and audit. Experience in advanced techniques in clinical neurophysiology is desirable.
The successful applicant should possess M/FRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in clinical neurophysiology. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
Clinical Neurophysiology at LTHT: Roadmap for the future
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will increase and flex our outpatient capacity to meet 42 day diagnostic targets.
Will provide a comprehensive, high standard, in-house clinical neurophysiology service as required of a major tertiary hospital.
The role of consultant neurophysiologist will be expected to provide:
Outpatient Activity
25 x New EMG per week
4 x New CTS per week
8 x New EEGs per week
Inpatient Activity
2 x EMGs per week
10 x EEGs per week
It is anticipated that this locum post will be made substantive within the next 6 months.
About us
The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. Neurophysiology is within the Neurosciences CSU. The CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support for the departments of Neurophysiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Spinal Surgery. Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr John Steele is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Taimour Alam is Clinical Lead for Neurophysiology and Miss Clair Lodge is Clinical Services Manager. Ms Linda Hayward is the Business Manager for Neurophysiology, stroke and neurology.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYATT), a collaberative of the NHS hospitals trust from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
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Details
Date posted
04 September 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£88,364 to £119,133 a year + OOH
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-321
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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