Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The post holder will provide a diagnostic neurophysiology service and will be able to develop a special interest in their chosen field.
While hosted within the directorate of neurosciences, this post incorporates three dedicated PAs for contribution to the Highly Specialised Services for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases. We strongly encourage informal contact from interested clinicians.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to provide expert opinion on patients with neurological disorders, specifically patients with neuromuscular disorders. The appointee will be expected to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to them at the regional neurosciences centre. The post holder will be responsible for performing peripheral neurophysiological investigations including nerve conduction studies, electromyographic (EMG) examinations, specialised quantitative EMG studies and also for interpreting routine and more complex specialised electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings, including neonatal EEG, sleep-deprived EEG, short and long-term video-EEG telemetry, home video-EEG telemetry, MSLT, MWT, PSG and ambulatory EEG recordings and muscle ultrasound.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical neurophysiology department hosting Specialist Trainees (STs), both academic and non-academic, and healthcare scientists enrolled on the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) the provision of supervision, teaching and hands-on training to STs and Scientists will be a core component of the role of consultant in the department.
The post holder will be expected to attend the weekly neuroscience educational / audit meetings and will be able to participate in the Neurology Grand Round for the purposes of internal CPD. The post-holder will be expected to take part in the weekly diagnostic and advisory MDT as part of the HSS and contribute to the diagnostic pathway of complex neuromuscular patients. The successful candidate will also participate in an annual appraisal. The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of continuing professional development in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical neurophysiology department hosting Specialist Trainees (STs), both academic and non-academic, and healthcare scientists enrolled on the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) the provision of supervision, teaching and hands-on training to STs and Scientists will be a core component of the role of consultant in the department.
The post holder will be expected to attend the weekly neuroscience educational / audit meetings and will be able to participate in the Neurology Grand Round for the purposes of internal CPD. The post-holder will be expected to take part in the weekly diagnostic and advisory MDT as part of the HSS and contribute to the diagnostic pathway of complex neuromuscular patients. The successful candidate will also participate in an annual appraisal. The post holder will be expected to meet the requirements of continuing professional development in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- MD or PhD or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years' training in clinical neurophysiology and achieving independent practice.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in neurophysiology.
- The ability to perform and report on neurophysiological examinations, both adult and paediatric.
- Knowledge and experience in quantitative EMG.
- Knowledge and experience in neonatal and paediatric EEG.
- Knowledge and experience in Video-EEG Telemetry.
- Knowledge and experience of diagnosis of rare neuromuscular patients and of the necessary specialist electrodiagnostic techniques
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to develop new services
- Knowledge and experience in specialised NCS/ EMG is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in Paediatric NCS / EMG.
- Experience in neuromuscular ultrasound.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Evidence of success in attracting and managing research grants
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- MRCP or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher Degree.
- Special skills training in the specialty.
- MD or PhD or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years' training in clinical neurophysiology and achieving independent practice.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in neurophysiology.
- The ability to perform and report on neurophysiological examinations, both adult and paediatric.
- Knowledge and experience in quantitative EMG.
- Knowledge and experience in neonatal and paediatric EEG.
- Knowledge and experience in Video-EEG Telemetry.
- Knowledge and experience of diagnosis of rare neuromuscular patients and of the necessary specialist electrodiagnostic techniques
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to develop new services
- Knowledge and experience in specialised NCS/ EMG is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in Paediatric NCS / EMG.
- Experience in neuromuscular ultrasound.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Evidence of success in attracting and managing research grants
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
