Job summary
Undertakes managerial and administrative tasks for the department.
Budget holder for the department.
Reports on urgent in-patient investigations during the absence of the Consultant Neurophysiologist as per agreed Standard Operating Procedure.
Undertakes unsupervised clinical Neurophysiological tests on patients to aid in clinical diagnosis: interpretsresults and provides factual reports.
Undertakes unsupervised specialist and advanced clinical neurophysiological investigations and procedures to aid clinical diagnosis, interprets results and provides factual reports and advises clinicians.
Produced reports for issuing to referring clinicians on normal EEGs, normal and abnormal upper limbnerve conduction studies and normal lower limb nerve conduction studies as per departmental guidelinesand verifies reports on the above produced by other clinical physiologists and clinical scientists.
Undertakes clinical supervision and training for trainee staff, trainee doctors and other professionals.
Participates in regular clinical audit and undertakes research and development.
Represents the department at various internal and external meetings including regional Heads of
Department meetings, Education meetings, Governance meetings etc
Departmental lead for Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection prevention and fire.
Main duties of the job
General duties
To observe and uphold local fire, health and safety, infection prevention and first aid with regard to patients, careres and colleagues in line with the trust and Divisional governance procedures. To be lead for all ofthese matters.
To observe and uphold all safeguarding issues with regard to patients, carers and colleagues in line with the Trust and clinical governance procedures.
To be aware of own schedule for any given day, ensure the smooth running of the department and can adapt when the need arises.
To report on various in-patient and out-patient investigations to deal with suggestions, comments and complaints in line with Trust policy and procedures.
To communicate and liaise with other medical professionals from both within the Trust and other outside
Organisations.
To maintain the confidentiality of all patient data and information at all times.
To be responsible for the comfort and safety of patients, carers, visitors and members of staff during their visit to the department.
Ensure that communication with the patient, carers and family is maintained at all times during theirDepartmental visit.
Keep up to date with mandatory training across the department.
Be willing to undertake further professional development and attend appropriate meetings and courses as required.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scientific duties
To perform a wide range of neurophysiology investigations on both inpatients and outpatients, adapting where necessary the technique and to accommodate clinical state of the patient (psychological, emotional and aggressive behaviours, and the degree of patient co-operation (such as intellectualdisabilities, challenging behaviours and neurodiversity).
To assist the consultant neurophysiologists in their EMG clinics.
To gain written and verbal consent for procedures performed.
To gain written consent for the use of ambulatory/telemetry equipment and consequences due to loss or damage of this equipment.
To offer advice to patients on leaving the department if they are found to be photosensitive toreduce the risk of further epileptic seizures
To advise patients of the necessary precautions to take following sleep deprivation to reduce the risk of further seizures.
To provide verbal and written information regarding the after effects of sedation prior to the patient leaving the department following a sedation EEG.
Explain the after effects and side effects of EMG investigation including for patients on blood thinners and advice on what to do in an emergency.
To work within departmental policies and procedures but have the ability to adapt working practices to perform accurate and reliable investigations under pressure and at speed should an emergency or need arise.
To have the ability to adjust parameters and settings of equipment to reflect recording conditions and difficulties.
Person specific
Allocate appointments in appropriate clinics, at appropriate clinic sites and time slots.
To provide end of month salary and investigation data and send to the appropriate department or person.
To co-ordinate arrangements for sedation procedures on the ward with the ward, patient and referringConsultant.
Obtain additional medical information relevant to the investigation from the appropriate source.
Produce and verify neurophysiology reports to issue to the referring clinicians.
Triage referrals received by the department.
Discuss and advise referring medical staff of the appropriateness of requested investigations and make relevant suggestions.
To prioritise incoming referral during the absence of consultant colleagues using the triaging protocols.
Managerial and additional duties
To act in a supervisory, mentor and advisory capacity with regard to the work of the department and its staff.
To monitor and approve staff holidays, absence and sickness following the relevant trust policies andProcedures.
To be the first line triage all referrals coming into the department.
To oversee the training of all staff including trainees, apprentices, work experience personnel and medicalstudents.
To act as line manager for the updating of computer access/mandatory training and induction of staff.
To assist in the training of clinical physiologists to the required ANS/BSCN standards, to act as a work basedAssessor and represent them and the department accordingly.
Take an active role in revising and updating departmental policies and procedures as necessary.
To cover duties as necessary across all departmental sites when necessary.
Monitor and supervise the ordering of goods and services and be an authorised signatory for these ordersas necessary.
Maintain appropriate service contracts for all equipment, renew and engage in the booking of the services etc.
To take an active role in audit, research and development.
To act as audit convenor and lead for all audits affecting neurology and neurophysiology. To share information at governance and ensure timely completion. To be available for the governance meetings to share the relevant audit information.
To act as safeguarding and health and safety lead for the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scientific duties
To perform a wide range of neurophysiology investigations on both inpatients and outpatients, adapting where necessary the technique and to accommodate clinical state of the patient (psychological, emotional and aggressive behaviours, and the degree of patient co-operation (such as intellectualdisabilities, challenging behaviours and neurodiversity).
To assist the consultant neurophysiologists in their EMG clinics.
To gain written and verbal consent for procedures performed.
To gain written consent for the use of ambulatory/telemetry equipment and consequences due to loss or damage of this equipment.
To offer advice to patients on leaving the department if they are found to be photosensitive toreduce the risk of further epileptic seizures
To advise patients of the necessary precautions to take following sleep deprivation to reduce the risk of further seizures.
To provide verbal and written information regarding the after effects of sedation prior to the patient leaving the department following a sedation EEG.
Explain the after effects and side effects of EMG investigation including for patients on blood thinners and advice on what to do in an emergency.
To work within departmental policies and procedures but have the ability to adapt working practices to perform accurate and reliable investigations under pressure and at speed should an emergency or need arise.
To have the ability to adjust parameters and settings of equipment to reflect recording conditions and difficulties.
Person specific
Allocate appointments in appropriate clinics, at appropriate clinic sites and time slots.
To provide end of month salary and investigation data and send to the appropriate department or person.
To co-ordinate arrangements for sedation procedures on the ward with the ward, patient and referringConsultant.
Obtain additional medical information relevant to the investigation from the appropriate source.
Produce and verify neurophysiology reports to issue to the referring clinicians.
Triage referrals received by the department.
Discuss and advise referring medical staff of the appropriateness of requested investigations and make relevant suggestions.
To prioritise incoming referral during the absence of consultant colleagues using the triaging protocols.
Managerial and additional duties
To act in a supervisory, mentor and advisory capacity with regard to the work of the department and its staff.
To monitor and approve staff holidays, absence and sickness following the relevant trust policies andProcedures.
To be the first line triage all referrals coming into the department.
To oversee the training of all staff including trainees, apprentices, work experience personnel and medicalstudents.
To act as line manager for the updating of computer access/mandatory training and induction of staff.
To assist in the training of clinical physiologists to the required ANS/BSCN standards, to act as a work basedAssessor and represent them and the department accordingly.
Take an active role in revising and updating departmental policies and procedures as necessary.
To cover duties as necessary across all departmental sites when necessary.
Monitor and supervise the ordering of goods and services and be an authorised signatory for these ordersas necessary.
Maintain appropriate service contracts for all equipment, renew and engage in the booking of the services etc.
To take an active role in audit, research and development.
To act as audit convenor and lead for all audits affecting neurology and neurophysiology. To share information at governance and ensure timely completion. To be available for the governance meetings to share the relevant audit information.
To act as safeguarding and health and safety lead for the department
Person Specification
Face to face interview
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Face to face interview
Essential
Desirable
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
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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).
