Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology

Job summary

We would like to invite applications for a Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our Dorset-wide Neurophysiology team. This posts will be primarily based at Poole Hospital and the successful candidate will work in partnership with our substantive consultants team running clinics across Poole and Dorset County Hospitals.

The Neurophysiology Department is part of the Networked Medicine directorate and offers a wide range of services.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. The Appointee will undertake clinics at Poole hospital. There may be a requirement to cover the service at other sites as the post evolves.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Golden Hello

In recognition of national workforce shortages in this specialty, a Golden Hello of up to £20,000 is available for eligible candidates, subject to agreed terms and conditions.

Relocation Support

The Trust offers a relocation expenses package for eligible candidates, in accordance with Trust policy, to support a smooth transition into post.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurophys or CCT in next 6 months

Experience

Essential

• Satisfactory training in Neurophysiology

Ability & Knowledge

Essential

• Wide knowledge of Neurophysiology

Audit

Essential

• Experience in hospital clinical audit

Research

Essential

• An understanding of the Research process

Management ability

Essential

• Management ability

Other requirements

Essential

• Innovative, committed, hard working.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication skills in English