Job summary
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Neurology, Neurophysiology or Mixed Posts
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 the associate administrative duties. This may include the provision of satellite clinics.
A special interest in neurophysiology would be preferred, however other areas would be considered where they complement existing services. Applications from exclusive neurophysiologists are also encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant(s) will:
- Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
- Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
- Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
- Active involvement in audit.
- Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
- Continuing professional development.
- Any other duties which may be required.
About us
Posts available in Neurology, Neurophysiology or a mix of both. This will total a maximum of 10 PAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- ?Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- 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
- Enthusiasm to develop new services
Desirable
- Specialist skills to compliment those of other staff.
- CCST in Clinical Neurophysiology
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion in neurophysiology
- Knowledge and experience in quantative EMG, neonatal and paediatric EEG, prolonged EEG recordings, and interpretation of evoked potential studies
- Knowledge and experience in specialised NCS/EMG and Paediatric NCS/EMG
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management experience and training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- ?Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- 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
- Enthusiasm to develop new services
Desirable
- Specialist skills to compliment those of other staff.
- CCST in Clinical Neurophysiology
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion in neurophysiology
- Knowledge and experience in quantative EMG, neonatal and paediatric EEG, prolonged EEG recordings, and interpretation of evoked potential studies
- Knowledge and experience in specialised NCS/EMG and Paediatric NCS/EMG
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for resident doctors
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management experience and training
- IT skills
- Teaching skills
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).
