Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our expanding regional Neurosciences service. The post-holder will provide neurophysiology services for the regional neurosciences centre based at the Royal Preston Hospital. You will join a team of 3 existing consultant neurophysiologists and 11 consultant neurologists.
This is an exciting time to be part of our diverse and dynamic consultant workforce and join one of the major acute Trusts in the North-west with a reputation for responsive innovation and desire to make a difference. The Trust prides itself on its investment in staff and offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, through participation in consultant leadership program, medical education and research.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
- Take an active role in provision of a first-class regional neurophysiology service
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients
- Provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full- time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty
- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional
- Exercise the freedom to develop the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
About us
Our team is our work family. At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, you will be working as part of a collaborative, friendly and caring team of incredible people who are committed to providing excellent care with compassion. We celebrate diversity, encourage everyone to contribute, and you are valued for who you are.
Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion. We will support you to achieve your personal goals and to build the career you want.
The Neurosciences Centre comprises both Neurosurgery and Medical Neurosciences (Neurology, Neurophysiology, neuroradiology, including interventional neuroradiology, neuropathology and Neurorehabilitation). The population served by the Neurosciences Centre is approximately 1.6 million from the catchment area of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSs)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
- On specialist register for Clinical Neurophysiology
- Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Obtained CCST/CCT through formal training programme.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
- Ability to relate easily to other members of the team and to promote good relationships within the team.
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Significant record of publications on relevant topics.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSs)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
- On specialist register for Clinical Neurophysiology
- Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Obtained CCST/CCT through formal training programme.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
- Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
- Ability to relate easily to other members of the team and to promote good relationships within the team.
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Significant record of publications on relevant topics.
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).
