Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist

• Conducting adult NCS & EMG clinics as an outpatient service; many of which are complex referrals and ad-hoc investigation of inpatients.
• Accurate reporting; either on-site or remotely, on adult inpatient & outpatient EEG tests in a timely manner. This includes reporting for neuroprognostication on critical care patients
• Reporting on physiologist led carpal tunnel clinics.
• Oversight of Intraoperative monitoring service
• Peer consultation giving clinical opinion where required.
• Participate in service development & contribute to any expansion in neurophysiology services
• Take part fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.
• The post-holder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development, and service development
• There is no formal on-call commitment. Occasional work out of hours may be required for urgent EEG/SSEP reporting, which will be flexibly worked including time off in lieu.

• Rated Good ,by the CQC
• Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
• Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
• Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
• Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
• In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
• Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

Essential

• Basic medical qualifications - MB BS or equivalent.
• MRCP (UK)
• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)

Essential

• Can evidence contribution toward improving individual care or care for a group of patients during training and or practice
• Interest in improving services for patients and working as part of a team to achieve this

Essential

• Be competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role, including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction and SSEPs.
• Be calm & compassionate & able to provide reassurance to patients when required during neurophysiological testing
• Computer literacy/IT skills. The Hospital will be using the EPIC electronic patient system. The applicant must be willing to be trained in the use of EPIC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing neurophysiologist and medical staff
• Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to lead a team

Desirable

• Experience of EEG reporting, including neuroprognostication of critically ill patients
• Experience of Intra-Operative Neuro-Monitoring & interpretation of IONM reports

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Essential

• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
• Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
• Understanding and involvement in service development
• Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices