Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/11/2024 23:59
Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training, and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.
Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we build with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, focusing on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
Job overview
A Consultant post in Clinical Neurophysiology is available now at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The appointment is on a full-time basis, but applications are welcome from those who wish to job share.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Dr Adam Molyneux or Dr Mkael Symmonds, Clinical Leads for Clinical Neurophysiology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, at adam.molyneux@ouh.nhs.uk or mkael.symmonds@ouh.nhs.uk.
Anyone unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be eligible for consideration for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed personally, consulting with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder’s duties will be primarily at the Neurophysiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This post's focus is on contributing to the EEG video-telemetry service and reporting of sleep studies, including epilepsy pre-surgical assessment utilizing intracranial recording (adult intracranial only). The post-holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams dealing with epilepsy and sleep disorders in the trust and as part of the Children’s Epilepsy Surgery Network (CESS). There is currently no on-call commitment.
The principal duties will include contributing to the running of the diagnostic EEG, paediatric and adult epilepsy (including pre-surgical evaluation), and sleep disorders in adults and children. The post-holder will be required to participate in the urgent adult and paediatric neurophysiology rota, which currently provides an in-hours weekday service and cover during colleagues’ leave of absence. Day-to-day activities will include performing or supervising reporting of standard EEG and video-telemetry, supporting clinical meetings and case discussions, and conducting EMG or other specialty clinics. The post-holder will also be responsible for supervising and guiding registrars and physiologists within the Neurophysiology department.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
- GMC Full registration and licence to practice
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Clinical Neurophysiology and/or Neurology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology and/or Neurology; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
- Higher Medical Degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
- Specialist sleep accreditation
- Specialist epilepsy accreditation
- Electromyography/Nerve Conduction competency
Experience
- General training in Clinical Neurophysiology to specialist level or equivalent
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
- Experience of consultant responsibilities in a tertiary neurosciences centre
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent leadership skills and evidence of leading a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Knowledge of the NHS organization and Government’s agenda
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Computing skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Good spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and trainees
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management, and clinical audit activities
- Technical expertise in neurophysiology diagnostic software
- Evidence of recent 360-degree appraisal
- Peer-reviewed publications in Neuroscience/Neurophysiology
- Evidence of successful research grant application
Other Requirements
- Transport: Driving licence
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
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Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Referencing: Please provide correct work-related email addresses for references.
Next Steps: Ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after short-listing.
No unsolicited recruitment agency calls or emails.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
Name: Adam Molyneux
Job title: Clinical Lead for Neurophysiology
Email address: Adam.Molyneux@ouh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01865 231817
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