Job summary
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for two posts of Clinical Physiologist to work in the prestigious department of Electrophysiology currently located at the City Road site.
The successful applicant will have completed a science degree or other relevant qualification and should have experience working in a clinical and / or hospital environment. Candidates must have good communication skills, good manual dexterity, and an ability to work well with a range of patients and staff at all levels. The ability to use Microsoft packages is essential to the role.
Applicants are encouraged and would be welcomed to visit the service. To arrange this or for further enquiries about the post please contact Magella Neveu via Magella.Neveu@nhs.net (020 7566 2120).
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be supported and trained to undertake vital diagnostic testing of the eyes and visual function of a wide range of patients using a variety of both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques. These investigations are essential in the diagnosis of patients and as a result pivotal to patient's treatments and care plans.
The Electrophysiology Department provides internal services to both planned and emergency care. Due to the expertise and specialism within the department, referrals are also received nationally.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed. The probationary period may be extended or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
About us
Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients' homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 commissioning trusts across the country, making us a truly national centre for eye care. We are also a major postgraduate teaching centre and a national centre for ophthalmic research involving with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the largest ophthalmic research programme in the world. In addition, we directly manage three commercial divisions: Moorfields Private, Moorfields Pharmaceuticals and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE POST
The Clinical Physiologists role in the visual electrophysiology department primarily involves testing a wide variety of patients and volunteers, of all ages, utilizing a range of electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, to assist in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disorders. To work as a member of the team in order to significantly contribute to the smooth running of the service.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES
- To perform various tests on patients and volunteers using a variety of both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, and possibly to supervise the performing of such tests by students.
- To perform the initial quantification of such tests, and to annotate and document the results of this analysis.
- To participate in the research work of the department.
- To further their understanding of visual electrophysiology and ophthalmology through study and attendance at appropriate teaching and scientific meetings; to maintain continuing professional development.
- To assist in the maintenance of the departmental records and appointments systems.
- To assist with the preparation of data for presentation.
- To demonstrate departmental techniques and practice where appropriate.
- Day to day care and maintenance of the equipment.
- General office tasks.
- Any other appropriate duties as defined by senior staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE POST
The Clinical Physiologists role in the visual electrophysiology department primarily involves testing a wide variety of patients and volunteers, of all ages, utilizing a range of electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, to assist in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disorders. To work as a member of the team in order to significantly contribute to the smooth running of the service.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES
- To perform various tests on patients and volunteers using a variety of both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, and possibly to supervise the performing of such tests by students.
- To perform the initial quantification of such tests, and to annotate and document the results of this analysis.
- To participate in the research work of the department.
- To further their understanding of visual electrophysiology and ophthalmology through study and attendance at appropriate teaching and scientific meetings; to maintain continuing professional development.
- To assist in the maintenance of the departmental records and appointments systems.
- To assist with the preparation of data for presentation.
- To demonstrate departmental techniques and practice where appropriate.
- Day to day care and maintenance of the equipment.
- General office tasks.
- Any other appropriate duties as defined by senior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience in visual pathway testing on all ages.
- Experience of psychophysical testing
Experience
Essential
- Competent use of a range of software applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience in visual pathway testing on all ages.
- Experience of psychophysical testing
Experience
Essential
- Competent use of a range of software applications.
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).
