Job summary
The Sleep Disorders Centre welcomes applications for a Full Time (10 PA) Consultant Neurologist or Neuropsychiatrist to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team.
Thisis a new post arising from the developing need for clinical support for complex neurological and psychiatric patients with sleep disorders, for the promotion of a research programme in non-respiratory sleep, and the expansion of non-commercial and commercial trials.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
**Please note that the Job description is currently being approved by the Royal College**
Main duties of the job
Your job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week to be carried out at Guy's Hospital site and does not include on-call commitments.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
About us
The Sleep Disorders Centre is one of the largest centres of adult sleep medicine in Europe. With consultants in respiratory medicine, neurology, neurophysiology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, its caseload is extremely broad, covering all aspects of sleep medicine.
The service sees around 18,000 patients a year. This includes patients with sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias, narcolepsy and other central hypersomnia's, sleep-related movement disorders, nocturnal epilepsy, and sleep disorders associated with neurological psychiatric conditions. In additional to the consultant staff, the service is supported by one clinical fellow and a highly experienced team of sleep technologists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires considerable experience, knowledge and expertise in the management of complex sleep disorders, especially the interface between neurological disorders and sleep. The ideal candidate would have a strong clinical background in sleep medicine and general neurology or neuropsychiatry, previous experience of clinical trials, and would be willing to develop additional sleep services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires considerable experience, knowledge and expertise in the management of complex sleep disorders, especially the interface between neurological disorders and sleep. The ideal candidate would have a strong clinical background in sleep medicine and general neurology or neuropsychiatry, previous experience of clinical trials, and would be willing to develop additional sleep services.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or Psychiatry
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of management of complex neurological/neuropsychiatric patients with sleep disorders
- Expertise in pharmacological management of neurological and sleep conditions.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical trials
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret PSG and other sleep-related investigations
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- An understanding of the appropriate use of databases for clinical audit and governance purposes.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Management of clinical trials
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Previous experience in research.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- PhD or MD, or work towards a higher research degree
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a Licence to Practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Neurology or Psychiatry
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of management of complex neurological/neuropsychiatric patients with sleep disorders
- Expertise in pharmacological management of neurological and sleep conditions.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical trials
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret PSG and other sleep-related investigations
Desirable
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- An understanding of the appropriate use of databases for clinical audit and governance purposes.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
Desirable
- Management of clinical trials
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Previous experience in research.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- PhD or MD, or work towards a higher research degree
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).
