Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology

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About the Role

We are working with The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to appoint a Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology to join the Department of Neurophysiology at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

This post is available on a Locum or Permanent basis therefore interested candidates who require Visa Sponsorship may apply and there is an enhanced referral bonus available.

Neurophysiology services are provided within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) and the RBHSC. Cover is provided to MIH via a satellite service. The Neurophysiology Department currently employs 7.8 whole time equivalent (WTE) Clinical Physiologists and the Department is supported by 3.5 whole time equivalent administrative/secretarial staff. A large percentage of the equipment has been purchased within the past two years.

Annual Neurophysiology activity across the 3 sites includes 3700 attendances for EEGs PSGs MSLTs NCS and EMG tests and evoked addition there are approximately 60 video telemetry admissions.

Research and audit is actively undertaken and encouraged within the Neurophysiology Service.

Belfast offers an excellent quality of life with affordable living short commutes and a vibrant cultural scene. The city combines world-class healthcare facilities with easy access to stunning countryside and coastal landscapes.

The successful post holder will be responsible for the investigation diagnosis and management of patients referred for neurophysiological testing across inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes providing expert clinical advice supporting multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the ongoing development of neurophysiology services within the Trust.

Salary: TBC (In line with current Consultant salary scale HSC (TC8) 1/2012).

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing and interpreting a wide range of neurophysiological investigations (EEG EMG NCS etc.)
• Providing specialist consultation and advice to clinical teams and referring practitioners
• Contributing to departmental audit service planning and teaching of medical and allied health staff
• Participating in the management and development of neurophysiology services across the region

Essential criteria:

• GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT)

Desirable criteria:

• A relevant specialist interest would be an advantage.
• Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications research and/or a higher degree.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering and shaping neurophysiology services in Northern Irelands leading tertiary care centre.

What We Offer:

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