Locum Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist in IOM

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will be a highly experienced Clinical Physiologist in IONM.

Actively participates and provides specialist clinical expertise in the field of Clinical Neurophysiology, in conjunction with the subspecialty lead in providing multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). Multi-modality IONM

Work collaboratively and cooperatively with surgeons, and other clinical staff to lead development of the Theatre monitoring service

Performs investigations, unsupervised, to the central nervous systems with regard to department protocols and procedures in IONM

Responsible for taking timely, appropriate action in relation to data collected i.e. immediately inform the surgeon when signals are compromised so that they can take remedial actions

Responsible for evaluation & interpretation of data and writes accurate report at the end of procedure

Expected to be able to work longer hours and participates in late support/stay rota

Supports the Subspecialty Lead Clinical Physiologist in IONM in service management and policy developments and equipment procurement related to the intraoperative monitoring area of the Neurophysiological service provision

Undertakes education and training of junior Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) and other professional

Full details of the role are available on the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the vacancy.

Administrative Responsibilities

Ensure all equipment is in good working order and maintain a safe working environment for patients, staff and visitors

Participation in quality assurance programmes recording all faults and bringing to the attention of the Service Lead asap

Operate and navigate IT systems in undertaking clinical studies

Complete reports and assign to appropriate medical personne

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information

Systems and Data Management

Relaying information and findings to Consultant medical staff or specialist registrar medical staff within the department.

Responsible to use computer-based information processing for ensuring that all data relating to patients they have studied is appropriately archived onto permanent media, clearly labelled and stored in a secure place as per Trust guidelines.

Completion of equipment check lists to ensure the use of new equipment is understood by all

Research and Service Dev.

To be willing to participate in Research and Development projects as part of continued professional development as well contributing to the development of techniques and procedures of the service.

Education and Training

Taking responsibility for own CPD with accurate and up to date record

Participate in MDT meetings

Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration

Promote best practice, advising and sharing knowledge of the profession and beyond

Bring up-to-date relevant reports, guidelines and policies on health and clinical practice and implement where required

Financial and Asset Management

• Undertake responsibility for the efficient and effective use of clinical equipment and accessories.

Undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department including care and maintenance of electrodes.

Responsible for ensuring maintenance, repair and safe storage of all patient equipment in the departments.

• To update log books on all faults/repairs of all equipment

Governance / Quality Control

• The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in accordance with Health & Safety at work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• The post holder will carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Human Resources Policy, Standing Financial Instructions and other relevant Policies of the Trust.
• To observe the rules, policies and procedures of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust.
• To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve where possible objectives agreed in the Annual Staff Appraisal system.
• To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1984.
• To be aware and comply with the Trust and departmental and clinical/non clinical incident reporting
• To undertake quality assurance initiatives and audit projects related to all aspects of current practice
• Escalate reports of incidents to Service Lead with responsibility for risk management
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and maintain a safe working environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Ensure safety of patients, staff, carers and visitors when operating all

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At Kings we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.
• Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At Kings, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed

Safe Guarding

The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;

• attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults
• familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns
• reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.

These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or Other qualification in IOM or equivalent specialist training

Desirable

• Post graduate degree (MSc or MPhil) or equivalent specialist modules/courses

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Practical experience and familiarity with a wide range of basic and specialist/complex investigations in particular, IOM & operating theatre monitoring
• Good knowledge and fluency in English language communications, writing and verbal

Desirable

• Experience in training/supervision

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with consultant medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded
• Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures
• Must be adaptable, forward thinking, able to work well in a team and autonomously.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)