Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) is looking for a highly specialised clinical physiologist to join our neurophysiology service. You would be joining a vibrant and friendly neurophysiology team providing neurophysiology services for the local population and the regional neurosciences centre within University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, serving a population of over three million people across the South and the Channel Islands.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of five consultant neurophysiologists and two specialist registrars, working alongside our team of Physiologists to deliver a comprehensive neurophysiology service. In addition to routine outpatient NCS, evoked potential and EEG diagnostic activity, we provide inpatient services for the WNC (including the Neuro, General and Paediatric Intensive Care Units), Paediatric Neurology and the Neonatal Unit. We have both adult and paediatric Video telemetry beds.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The performance of routine neurophysiological diagnostic tests such as EEGs, nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials in the department, on the wards or ICU areas. To perform advanced or specialist tests ambulatory EEG, videotelemetry or melatonin sleep EEGs. Assisting or solely responsible for spinal intraoperative monitoring (banding dependant). To participate in teaching and training of junior staff.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for exceptional, energetic and committed individuals to complement our existing experienced team. You will be encouraged to take an active part in developing the service, through innovation, learning, research and development. We look to continually improve our service and build upon the excellent reputation we already have. You will have the necessary qualifications (BSc (CP (N)), BTEC HNC/D MPPM or equivalent). Experience in performing basic and more advanced neurophysiological techniques. Be able to write a technical EEG report. Be enthusiastic with a keen interest in Neuroscience. Experience/knowledge of intra-operative monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The performance of routine neurophysiological diagnostic tests such as EEGs, nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials in the department, on the wards or ICU areas. To perform advanced or specialist tests ambulatory EEG, videotelemetry or melatonin sleep EEGs. Assisting or solely responsible for spinal intraoperative monitoring (banding dependant). To participate in teaching and training of junior staff.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for exceptional, energetic and committed individuals to complement our existing experienced team. You will be encouraged to take an active part in developing the service, through innovation, learning, research and development. We look to continually improve our service and build upon the excellent reputation we already have. You will have the necessary qualifications (BSc (CP (N)), BTEC HNC/D MPPM or equivalent). Experience in performing basic and more advanced neurophysiological techniques. Be able to write a technical EEG report. Be enthusiastic with a keen interest in Neuroscience. Experience/knowledge of intra-operative monitoring.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) [CP(N)], BTEC HNC/D in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or equivalent formal specialist training/experience and professional exam, Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology Board Examination Part 1 (ANS/ECNE/MSc Clinical Science (Neuroscience).
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or relevant training experiences up to MSc level.
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Able to perform a wide variety of investigations and or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within relevant field.
- Broad experience & familiarity in Clinical EEG of at least 4 years, including complex/advanced Evoked Potentials, ITU/Clinical department/operating theatre
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient's conditions.
- Awareness of professional issues and objectives.
Desirable
- Specialist training in Neurophysiological techniques including some advanced procedures.
- Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registration.
- Assessment training qualification, (City and Guilds D32 or equivalent).
- Evidence of research projects.
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in intra operative monitoring
- Familiarity with XLTEK, Nihon Kohden and Nicolet Biomedical
- Awareness of professional issues and objectives.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) [CP(N)], BTEC HNC/D in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or equivalent formal specialist training/experience and professional exam, Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology Board Examination Part 1 (ANS/ECNE/MSc Clinical Science (Neuroscience).
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or relevant training experiences up to MSc level.
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Able to perform a wide variety of investigations and or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within relevant field.
- Broad experience & familiarity in Clinical EEG of at least 4 years, including complex/advanced Evoked Potentials, ITU/Clinical department/operating theatre
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient's conditions.
- Awareness of professional issues and objectives.
Desirable
- Specialist training in Neurophysiological techniques including some advanced procedures.
- Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registration.
- Assessment training qualification, (City and Guilds D32 or equivalent).
- Evidence of research projects.
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in intra operative monitoring
- Familiarity with XLTEK, Nihon Kohden and Nicolet Biomedical
- Awareness of professional issues and objectives.
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).
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).
