[Hiring] Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist @Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Role Description

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to join our specialist clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking neurophysiology service at one of the UK’s and the world’s leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals.

• Substantive full-time Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology opportunity at RNOH.
• This is a full-time position (10 PAs) which offers some flexibility in the working schedule, as EEG reporting can often be done remotely.
• The role includes the opportunity to engage with both NHS and Private Care Unit (PCU) services.
• The postholder will contribute to delivering safe, high-quality services for all patient groups.
• Conducting adult NCS & EMG clinics as an outpatient service; many of which are complex referrals and ad-hoc investigation of inpatients.
• Accurate reporting on adult inpatient & outpatient EEG tests in a timely manner.
• 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.
• No formal on-call commitment; occasional work out of hours may be required for urgent EEG/SSEP reporting.

Qualifications

• Must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
• We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met.

Requirements

• Experience in conducting nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG).
• Ability to report on EEGs and oversee intraoperative neuromonitoring.
• Proven track record of multidisciplinary working and providing excellent support to new colleagues.

Benefits

• 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 the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme.
• Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities.
• In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients.
• Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals compared to all other NHS Trusts.
• We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices.
• Part-time and job share applications will be considered.