About this role
Job summary
This is a substantive post to allow for the expansion of the brain MRI guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) service. The post-holder will work across two sites: St Mary's Hospital (SMH) and Charing Cross Hospital (CXH), thereby contributing to the MRgFUS/DBS procedures and MRgFUS/Tremor clinics at SMH and CXH.
Our desire is to improve outcomes and experience for patients with severe tremor and to act as clinical gatekeepers to ensure appropriate access to high-cost technologies, improving continuity of care for our current cohort and providing a tertiary referral centre for other hospitals in the region. In the UK, essential tremor is a common neurological condition.
MRgFUS is an effective and safe treatment for patients with advance essential tremor. This technology utilizes high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to ablate specific brain regions associated with tremor generation, such as the thalamus. ICHT is in a unique position to provide such a service, owing to strong existing allied services already within the Trust (e.g. Radiofrequency Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery service, Neuroradiology service) and its close working relationship with NHS England, the National Tremor Foundation, and focused Ultrasound Foundation. This post complements our existing MRgFUS provision and allows us as a Trust to be more responsive to our tremor patients' requirements and offer a timed and appropriate intervention.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will divide their time between clinical work, inpatients and outpatients. The role will attract 2.5 SPA and 7.5 DCC.
The successful applicant will work within a team of Consultant Neurologists to also provide a General Neurology service in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the candidate will be expected to provide sub-specialty expertise to complement the delivery of a high quality, comprehensive Neurology service by the department. Sub-specialty expertise in Movement Disorders and particularly in tremor would be a major advantage, in this regard.
ICHT is currently one of the three centres providing MRgFUS service in the UK. We are looking for full-time position to work in the Movement disorders team supporting the functional neurosurgery service. The post is at the Consultant level, and it is aimed at a candidate with experience in (1) performing the on-table assessment during MRgFUS and DBS procedures, and (2) managing tremor patients before and after the MRgFUS procedure.
The service look after patients affected by Movements Disorders of all severities (from suspected diagnosis through to advance stage) in both in-patient and out-patient settings at CXH. On the SMH site, there is one MRgFUS procedure per week.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
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The post-holder will participate in the neurology ward consultant rota at CXH and the hot clinic rota at SMH, which includes the care of patients with neurological conditions. Travel time will be included in the job plan where cross site working is needed.
The post holder will also keep up to date with general neurology and movement disorders with weekly outpatient clinics.
This post is suitable for a post-CCT candidate looking to develop as a consultant in a supportive team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC registered Medical Practitioner MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification. Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights
Desirable
Higher qualifications MD, PhD
Leadership Skills Essential
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority. Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
Teaching & Training Essential
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
Formal educational role or qualification; accredited trainer meeting GMC standards under professional development framework
Audit Essential
Understanding of principles of clinical audit Leading audits
Academic achievements Essential
Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Knowledge & Skills Essential
CCT in Neurology Experience in Movement disorders Independent practice in MRgFUS IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
IT skills/experience with Cerner electronic health records and e-prescribing
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)