Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology), in a dynamic and busy department at the regional Neuroscience Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide support for Neurophysiology services undertaken at all UHB sites. It is desirable the post holder has experience in some of the specialised techniques the department offers, but training will be given. The successful candidate must be able to work the flexible hours involved in some of these services.
You will also have the opportunity to experience a wide range of advanced and specialised diagnostic procedures in Neurophysiology. The applicants should be both enthusiastic and flexible to meet the many needs of the department and contribute to the process of modernisation and improvements in the service we offer to patients. Excellent communication skills are required to manage the diversity of patients and the complexity of information.
You will be expected to participate in the on-call service.
There is a requirement to work away from the main site.
The successful candidates will join a team supported by 5 Consultants and a large team of senior Physiologists with the opportunity for career development and access to higher education.
Main duties of the job
*Prepare the environment for recording of Neurophysiological procedures.
*Prepare patients for routine Electroencephalogram (EEG) recording in a dedicated environment and on wards, including head measurement and the application of electrodes and provide factual report.
*Perform routine, sleep, ward, intensive care and 24-hour EEGs independently.
*Setup and download data from 24-hour EEG monitors. Monitor electrode function and record quality.
*Perform routine Evoked Potentials (EP) tests to include complex investigations independently.
*Prepare patients for EP tests, Carpal Tunnel Screening (CTS) & Electromyography (EMG) clinics.
*Record routine and sleep EEGs on a co-operative adult according to a prescribed protocol including annotation of the record as appropriate.
*Perform EEG recording on wards, High dependency units (HDU's) and Intensive care unit (ICU's). Scanning Ambulatory-EEG under supervision
*Perform routine EPs.
*Perform CTS and record findings as appropriate to the referral and recognise the need for additional testing which may need doing by a Senior or Consultant.
*Assist Consultants in EMG clinics and scribe EMG findings.
*Apply agreed evocative techniques.
*Remove electrodes from the patient and clean the applied area if necessary.
*Wash and/or sterilise any electrodes/equipment as necessary following the procedure according to agreed protocols.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent formal specialist training plus additional training to post graduate diploma or equivalent level of knowledge.
- *Current registration with RCCP / HCPC
- *Evidence of CPD.
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in neurophysiology.
- *Experience in performing a full range of complex investigations in all modalities.
- *Experience in performing EEG and EP.
- *Experience in the teaching / training of others.
- *Experience in handling investigation requests and determining priority.
- *Knowledge of a full range of physiology procedures.
- *Knowledge if IT systems and keyboard skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel.
Desirable
- *Experience of Video Telemetry
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Able to analyse data and produce high quality and accurate technical reporting of test results.
- *Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, and all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
- *Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations.
- *Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise.
- *Good IT skills, ability to analyse data and produce Word documents.
- *Ability to interpret specialist investigation results and patient conditions
- *Able to undertake complex hand to eye-hand co-ordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and co-ordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
- *Ability to work extended hours as required or flexible hours depending on service needs eg monitoring, EEG'S, Polysomnography PSG'S.
- *Able to take part in the on call rota.
- *Able to travel across all UHB sites as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent formal specialist training plus additional training to post graduate diploma or equivalent level of knowledge.
- *Current registration with RCCP / HCPC
- *Evidence of CPD.
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in neurophysiology.
- *Experience in performing a full range of complex investigations in all modalities.
- *Experience in performing EEG and EP.
- *Experience in the teaching / training of others.
- *Experience in handling investigation requests and determining priority.
- *Knowledge of a full range of physiology procedures.
- *Knowledge if IT systems and keyboard skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel.
Desirable
- *Experience of Video Telemetry
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Able to analyse data and produce high quality and accurate technical reporting of test results.
- *Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, and all levels of staff throughout the organisation.
- *Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations.
- *Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise.
- *Good IT skills, ability to analyse data and produce Word documents.
- *Ability to interpret specialist investigation results and patient conditions
- *Able to undertake complex hand to eye-hand co-ordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and co-ordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
- *Ability to work extended hours as required or flexible hours depending on service needs eg monitoring, EEG'S, Polysomnography PSG'S.
- *Able to take part in the on call rota.
- *Able to travel across all UHB sites as required.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
