Job summary
Consultant Neurophysiologist
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative, and forward-thinking substantive Consultant to join our busy Clinical Neurophysiology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team ahead of the move into the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and develop new ways of working for the benefit of the patients we serve.
The successful candidate will support and develop quality Neurophysiology services and work alongside another two Consultants Neurophysiologists , Dr Suliman Ahmed.& Dr Sudha Subia In addition, the team consists of a Service Manager, Deputy Manager, a compliment of Clinical Physiologists and Scientists as well as an efficient administration team including two medical secretaries. They will be based at City Hospital, however there is a small satellite department in the Birmingham Treatment Centre and the service provides a range of Neurophysiological investigations across the West Midlands region.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with MRCP (or equivalent) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology or who will be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview. In addition, applicants should demonstrate within their application that they are fully trained in the specialty of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Closing date: 24th September 2023
Interview date: 17th October 2023
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop special interests to complement the existing consultants staff, as well as provide complex EMG and EEG reporting. Sub-specialty interest will be encouraged and supported to develop the expanding service.
The appointee will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the efficient running of the clinical service, working with clinical, scientific, and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and DMO1. There is a commitment to on-call for EEG reporting for critically unwell patients as part of this post, which at present is 1 week in 3.
About us
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Neurophysiology will provide inpatient investigations from MMUH and the majority of outpatients will be scheduled in the main department, which will move to a refurbished location in Sandwell General Hospital. This will enable patients to be seen closer to home in a Treatment Centre rather than an acute hospital.
Research
The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.
At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr D Nicholl, Consultant Neurologist and clinical lead Neurosciences (Neurology /Neurophysiology) 0121 507 4223/5389
Dr S Ahmed , Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist and clinical Lead for (Neurophysiology) 01215076159/6037
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Neurophysiology will provide inpatient investigations from MMUH and the majority of outpatients will be scheduled in the main department, which will move to a refurbished location in Sandwell General Hospital. This will enable patients to be seen closer to home in a Treatment Centre rather than an acute hospital.
Research
The University of Birmingham would like to support research by offering two protected research PAs to recently appointed (within 18 months) consultants. Sessions will be prioritised for those with a commitment to research and an interest in an area of research that maps to University of Birmingham strengths. Support will be assessed on a competitive basis.
At the University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
A bespoke mentoring/training programme along with a £5k training/consumables budget will be provided. Assuming good progress is made the Research PAs will be for 3 years. In keeping with our track-record of supporting the development of colleagues, we anticipate that the appointees will be able to raise research funding to support their research time beyond the 3-year period.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr D Nicholl, Consultant Neurologist and clinical lead Neurosciences (Neurology /Neurophysiology) 0121 507 4223/5389
Dr S Ahmed , Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist and clinical Lead for (Neurophysiology) 01215076159/6037
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oSpecial interest in any area of Neurophysiology
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of City Hospital
- oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of acute medical emergencies
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- oSpecial interest in any area of Neurophysiology
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- oAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- oThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- oAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within a reasonable distance of City Hospital
- oAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.
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
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).
