Job summary
The neurology service provides general neurological care to Kingston and the surrounding area. The mainstay of our work is out-patient clinics in general neurology, as well as specialist clinics in movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), headache and functional neurological disorders and nurse-led clinics in MS, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. We offer day unit treatments for MS (currently Natalizumab). We also provide a 5-day ward liaison service (in-reach) for in-patients. Elective lumbar punctures are performed on the neurology day unit at St George's Hospital.
We have access to CT and MRI scans, with visiting neuroradiologists from St George's contributing to reporting. DaTscans are offered by the nuclear medicine department.
Main duties of the job
Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology and up to date skills.
Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Neurophysiology service.
Have the ability to work as a member of a team together with Clinical Neurophysiologists, Clinical Physiologists, Clinicians, Managerial and Secretarial staff.
Contributing to the provision of a specialist clinical service related to neurophysiology.
***Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early***
About us
Kingston Hospital provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. The hospital supports some 320,000 people in the surrounding area including the boroughs of Kingston, Richmond, Roehampton, Putney and East Elmbridge. Kingston Hospital is one of the largest employers in the region and employs over 3,700 staff across the widest range of careers. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London and our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London. In a National survey, we were rated as the Best Maternity Service in London by, the National Health Watchdog, the Care Quality Commission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Jeremy Isaacs, Clinical Lead (KH) jeremy.isaacs@nhs.net
David Martin-Lopez, Consultant in Neurophysiology (KH) david.martinlopez@nhs.net
Catarina Maximo, Service Manager (ASPH)
catarina.maximo@nhs.net
Cristina Rodrguez-Via, Consultant in Neurophysiology (ASPH) cristina.rodriguezvina@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:
Jeremy Isaacs, Clinical Lead (KH) jeremy.isaacs@nhs.net
David Martin-Lopez, Consultant in Neurophysiology (KH) david.martinlopez@nhs.net
Catarina Maximo, Service Manager (ASPH)
catarina.maximo@nhs.net
Cristina Rodrguez-Via, Consultant in Neurophysiology (ASPH) cristina.rodriguezvina@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interviews), CESR or European Community Rights.
- RCP or equivalent (eg MRCP)
- On GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Neurophysiology or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of experience, including EEG, EMG, NCS, TMS and EPs.
Management Skills
Essential
- Practice in line with Trust principles and protocols.
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interviews), CESR or European Community Rights.
- RCP or equivalent (eg MRCP)
- On GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Neurophysiology or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Current wide range of experience, including EEG, EMG, NCS, TMS and EPs.
Management Skills
Essential
- Practice in line with Trust principles and protocols.
Desirable
- Attended management training course
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- Experience of clinical audit
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Completed 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
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).
