Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for the above substantive consultant post in the Department of Neurophysiology based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford.
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country and enjoys a national reputation for the quality of its services in healthcare. The Trust is comprised of four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital including the Children's Hospital, Churchill Hospital, and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre are all situated in Headington, Oxford. The Horton General Hospital is in Banbury.
In the interest of equal opportunities, we want to make sure that information about candidates is provided in the same format so all applicants should fill in the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.
Main duties of the job
The principal duties of the post-holders will be to contribute to the running of the general diagnostic clinical neurophysiological requirements of the department including EMG and EEG, video-telemetry, evoked potential, and epilepsy (including pre-surgical evaluation including intracranial recording) service in adults and children. The candidate will be able to express a subspecialty interest to complement the department, with scope to undertake subspecialist activity in NCS/EMG, EEG, VT, or sleep work. There is currently no on-call commitment.
A wide-ranging knowledge of clinical neurophysiology will be required and is one of the specific attractions of the post. The department is keen to attract candidates with an interest in paediatric neurophysiology in particular.
The post-holders will be required to participate in the urgent adult and paediatric EEG reporting rota, which currently provides an in-hours weekday service, including prospective cover during colleagues' leave of absence. The day-to-day activities will include performing or supervising reporting of EEG and video-telemetry, supporting clinical meetings and case discussions, and conducting EMG or other specialty clinics. The post-holders will also be responsible for supervising and guiding registrar and physiologists within the Neurophysiology department.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder's duties will be primarily at the Neurophysiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The principal duties of the post-holders will be to contribute to the running of the general diagnostic clinical neurophysiological requirements of the department including EMG and EEG, video-telemetry, evoked potential, and epilepsy (including pre-surgical evaluation including intracranial recording) service in adults and children. The candidate will be able to express a subspecialty interest to complement the department, with scope to undertake subspecialist activity in NCS/EMG, EEG, VT, or sleep work. There is currently no on-call commitment.
A wide-ranging knowledge of clinical neurophysiology will be required and is one of the specific attractions of the post. The department is keen to attract candidates with an interest in paediatric neurophysiology in particular.
The post-holders will be required to participate in the urgent adult and paediatric EEG reporting rota, which currently provides an in-hours weekday service, including prospective cover during colleagues' leave of absence. The day-to-day activities will include performing or supervising reporting of EEG and video-telemetry, supporting clinical meetings and case discussions, and conducting EMG or other specialty clinics. The post-holders will also be responsible for supervising and guiding registrar and physiologists within the Neurophysiology department.
The successful candidate will work with three full-time consultants and two part time, to provide a comprehensive specialist diagnostic clinical neurophysiology service with some responsibility for neurology, for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT), the Thames Valley, and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder's duties will be primarily at the Neurophysiology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
The principal duties of the post-holders will be to contribute to the running of the general diagnostic clinical neurophysiological requirements of the department including EMG and EEG, video-telemetry, evoked potential, and epilepsy (including pre-surgical evaluation including intracranial recording) service in adults and children. The candidate will be able to express a subspecialty interest to complement the department, with scope to undertake subspecialist activity in NCS/EMG, EEG, VT, or sleep work. There is currently no on-call commitment.
A wide-ranging knowledge of clinical neurophysiology will be required and is one of the specific attractions of the post. The department is keen to attract candidates with an interest in paediatric neurophysiology in particular.
The post-holders will be required to participate in the urgent adult and paediatric EEG reporting rota, which currently provides an in-hours weekday service, including prospective cover during colleagues' leave of absence. The day-to-day activities will include performing or supervising reporting of EEG and video-telemetry, supporting clinical meetings and case discussions, and conducting EMG or other specialty clinics. The post-holders will also be responsible for supervising and guiding registrar and physiologists within the Neurophysiology department.
The successful candidate will work with three full-time consultants and two part time, to provide a comprehensive specialist diagnostic clinical neurophysiology service with some responsibility for neurology, for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT), the Thames Valley, and beyond.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Clinical Neurophysiology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology and / or Neurology (if relevant overseas training in Clinical Neurophysiology to Consultant Level); OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree - phD, MD or equivalen
- Subspeciality interest in Paediatric clinical neurophysiology
- Specialist accreditation in epilepsy or sleep
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Computing skills, ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme.
- Demonstrable achievements in the development or integration of digital systems into clinical practice.
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership outside of the NHS
- Management qualification
- Technical expertise in neurophysiology diagnostic software
- Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal
Experience
Essential
- Experience across the range of core Clinical Neurophysiology investigations (EMG, EEG, EP, VT)
- Training in Clinical Neurophysiology to Consultant level or equivalent
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Desirable
- Experience of consultant responsibilities in a tertiary neurosciences centre
- Independent reporting of complex EEG studies (epilepsy +/- sleep disorders) in adults and children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Clinical Neurophysiology; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology and / or Neurology (if relevant overseas training in Clinical Neurophysiology to Consultant Level); OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree - phD, MD or equivalen
- Subspeciality interest in Paediatric clinical neurophysiology
- Specialist accreditation in epilepsy or sleep
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Computing skills, ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme.
- Demonstrable achievements in the development or integration of digital systems into clinical practice.
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership outside of the NHS
- Management qualification
- Technical expertise in neurophysiology diagnostic software
- Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal
Experience
Essential
- Experience across the range of core Clinical Neurophysiology investigations (EMG, EEG, EP, VT)
- Training in Clinical Neurophysiology to Consultant level or equivalent
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Desirable
- Experience of consultant responsibilities in a tertiary neurosciences centre
- Independent reporting of complex EEG studies (epilepsy +/- sleep disorders) in adults and children
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).
