Job summary
The Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) is looking for an enthusiastic consultant neurophysiologist to join our neurophysiology service. You would be joining a vibrant and friendly neurophysiology team providing neurophysiology services for the local population and the regional neurosciences centre within University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, serving a population of over three million people across the South and the Channel Islands.
The WNC is a large tertiary neurological centre which offers a wide range of Neurological and Neurosurgical services for both adult and paediatric age groups. The wider neurosciences team includes 25 adult and 6 paediatric neurologists, 12 neurosurgeons as well as neuroradiology, neuropsychology and neuropathology colleagues. There are established research links with the University of Southampton.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of six consultant neurophysiologists and two specialist registrars, working alongside our team of twelve Physiologists to deliver a comprehensive neurophysiology service. In addition to routine outpatient EMG, evoked potential and EEG diagnostic activity, we provide inpatient services for the WNC (including the Neuro Intensive Care Unit), Paediatric Neurology and Neonatal Unit.
We have both adult and paediatric Videotelemetry beds, and perform Home VT. We are a Neuromuscular Centre of Excellence and provide the neurophysiology support for the Wessex regional epilepsy surgery service, for the functional neurosurgery (including (DBS) deep brain stimulation) programme and are part of a Childrens epilepsy surgery service (CESS) network. We provide a large volume of spinal intra-operative monitoring (IOM) and have a developing Neuro IOM service.
WHAT YOULL DO
- The timetable would include four EMG clinics per week.
- Other duties include reporting inpatient and outpatient EEG
- Supporting the specialist areas and tertiary services.
- Activities would also include MDT meetings, clinical governance, research, teaching, training and leadership.
- The post-holder would be expected to contribute to many aspects of the service and personal development is encouraged.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an exceptional, energetic and committed individual to complement our existing experienced team. You will be encouraged to take an active part in developing the service, through innovation, learning, research and development. We look to continually improve our service and build upon the excellent reputation we already have.
- We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who are excellent communicators and team players, to join our team
- All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving CCST/ CCT at the time of interview.
- You will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests and expertise. Existing interest and expertise in Videotelemetry for pre-surgical evaluation of both Paediatric and Adult patients, and in IOM, in particular DBS would be highly desirable to complement the current team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews date TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT0951 - This vacancy closes on or before: Tuesday, 6th June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of six consultant neurophysiologists and two specialist registrars, working alongside our team of twelve Physiologists to deliver a comprehensive neurophysiology service. In addition to routine outpatient EMG, evoked potential and EEG diagnostic activity, we provide inpatient services for the WNC (including the Neuro Intensive Care Unit), Paediatric Neurology and Neonatal Unit.
We have both adult and paediatric Videotelemetry beds, and perform Home VT. We are a Neuromuscular Centre of Excellence and provide the neurophysiology support for the Wessex regional epilepsy surgery service, for the functional neurosurgery (including (DBS) deep brain stimulation) programme and are part of a Childrens epilepsy surgery service (CESS) network. We provide a large volume of spinal intra-operative monitoring (IOM) and have a developing Neuro IOM service.
WHAT YOULL DO
- The timetable would include four EMG clinics per week.
- Other duties include reporting inpatient and outpatient EEG
- Supporting the specialist areas and tertiary services.
- Activities would also include MDT meetings, clinical governance, research, teaching, training and leadership.
- The post-holder would be expected to contribute to many aspects of the service and personal development is encouraged.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an exceptional, energetic and committed individual to complement our existing experienced team. You will be encouraged to take an active part in developing the service, through innovation, learning, research and development. We look to continually improve our service and build upon the excellent reputation we already have.
- We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals, who are excellent communicators and team players, to join our team
- All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving CCST/ CCT at the time of interview.
- You will be encouraged to develop subspecialty interests and expertise. Existing interest and expertise in Videotelemetry for pre-surgical evaluation of both Paediatric and Adult patients, and in IOM, in particular DBS would be highly desirable to complement the current team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews date TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT0951 - This vacancy closes on or before: Tuesday, 6th June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC's specialist register CCT in clinical neurophysiology, or within 6 months of expected date of CCT receipt if currently in clinical neurophysiology training in the UK or has satisfied PMETB that they have specialist training and/or qualifications that are equivalent to a CCT in clinical neurophysiology.
Skills
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all major fields of clinical neurophysiology in adults and children
- Experience of video-telemetry in the evaluation of adult patients for epilepsy surgery
- Experience of video-telemetry in the evaluation of paediatric patients for epilepsy surgery
Desirable
- Experience of VT and Epilepsy Surgery - particularly Intracranial EEG/Stereo EEG, ECoG and Cortical mapping
- Experience of Intra Operative Monitoring (IOM).
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Innovative with leadership qualities but also able to work within a team
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Aware of pressing issues facing NHS
- Knowledge of management issues at Divisional and Trust levels
Desirable
- Attendance on Teaching and Appraisal courses or workshops
- Experience of research with publications. Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Attendance on a recognised management course
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC's specialist register CCT in clinical neurophysiology, or within 6 months of expected date of CCT receipt if currently in clinical neurophysiology training in the UK or has satisfied PMETB that they have specialist training and/or qualifications that are equivalent to a CCT in clinical neurophysiology.
Skills
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all major fields of clinical neurophysiology in adults and children
- Experience of video-telemetry in the evaluation of adult patients for epilepsy surgery
- Experience of video-telemetry in the evaluation of paediatric patients for epilepsy surgery
Desirable
- Experience of VT and Epilepsy Surgery - particularly Intracranial EEG/Stereo EEG, ECoG and Cortical mapping
- Experience of Intra Operative Monitoring (IOM).
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Innovative with leadership qualities but also able to work within a team
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Aware of pressing issues facing NHS
- Knowledge of management issues at Divisional and Trust levels
Desirable
- Attendance on Teaching and Appraisal courses or workshops
- Experience of research with publications. Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Attendance on a recognised management course
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
