Job summary
Are you a Healthcare Scientist or Practitioner in Neurophysiology?
Applications are invited for the position of Healthcare Science Practitioner or Healthcare Scientist to join our friendly team in the Neurophysiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. The ideal candidate should be confident, organised, have good people skills, work confidentially within a team and have the ability to use their initiative.
NNUH is an academic teaching hospital located in the Science Park to the south of Norwich city centre. The hospital is within easy reach of the Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia. The team comprises of 7 Science Practitioners / Scientists, three Consultant Neurophysiologists and 3 administrative staff. We typically see around 5000 patients a year.
Our department performs a full modality of Neurophysiological investigations, including EEG's (routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory and Telemetry, all with video), Nerve Conduction Studies (for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Neuropathy and Peripheral Neuropathy), Evoked Potentials (VEP, ERG (pattern and flash), EOG (all visual testing is to ISCEV standard) and SEP) and Intra Operative Monitoring for Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery.
The department is operational from 0800 to 1800 on weekdays; there is no evening, weekend or on-call work, with the exception of occasional late working on Wednesdays for long IOM cases. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns, such as a four-day week.
Interview Date - 11th October 2023
Main duties of the job
The job role at band 6 or 7 both include performing all routine investigations, including EEG's, NCS for CTS and VEP's; on patients of all ages and abilities. Both roles also involve contribution to the day to day running of the department and training of the junior members of the team. If the successful candidate is employed into the Healthcare Scientist position (at band 7) the job roll also incorporates performing our specialist investigations (Ambulatory EEG, Telemetry, ERG, EOG and IOM). If the successful applicant is employed into the Science Practitioner position there will be the objective to train them so they become proficient in these specialist investigations, with a view to them working towards the position of Healthcare Scientist. We are passionate about and actively encourage professional development, our department is lucky to have a significant training budget so you will be supported to achieve additional competencies. This position is open to all qualified individuals, whether experienced or newly qualified.
A career at our Trust offers you the chance to be part of an excellent team who have a shared passion for providing the best possible care to patients when they need it most. If you have the experience required and are motivated by this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
This is a substantive post. Please note on your application which post you are applying for (B6 Healthcare Science Practitioner/ B7 Healthcare Scientist).
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science or Post Graduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training (e.g., BTEC HNC in MPPM) or equivalent experience and professional exams (e.g. ANS EEG and ANS NCS & EP, or equivalents) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- RCCP / AHCS registration (or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post)
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience equivalent to postgraduate level
Please refer to the Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science or Post Graduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training (e.g., BTEC HNC in MPPM) or equivalent experience and professional exams (e.g. ANS EEG and ANS NCS & EP, or equivalents) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- RCCP / AHCS registration (or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post)
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience equivalent to postgraduate level
Please refer to the Job Descriptions for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
- RCCP registration or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training to equivalent to postgraduate diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Significant practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and complex investigations
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of specialist Neurophysiological investigations, and to have high levels of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant fields
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers, including children, patients with learning or physical disabilities, and psychiatrically disturbed patients
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
- RCCP registration or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training to equivalent to postgraduate diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Significant practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and complex investigations
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of specialist Neurophysiological investigations, and to have high levels of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant fields
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers, including children, patients with learning or physical disabilities, and psychiatrically disturbed patients
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
