Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to become part of a friendly team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The post holder will be based at Charing Cross Hospital and will be a key member of a team providing multi-site Clinical Neurophysiology services and committment to quality improvement in line with our current pursuit of UKAS accreditaion.
We provide the full range of neurophysiological investigations for adults and children, including Electroencephalography (EEG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), multi-modal Evoked Potentials (EPs), Ambulatory and Video-Telemetry.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and team working skills and will work collaboratively with the Lead Clinical Physiologist and other healthcare professionals to maintain and improve service provision.
The post holder should have a B.Sc in Clinical Neurophysiology with AHCS/RCCP registration or be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, perform and interpret a range of neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence for patients from a wide range of ages and of varying abilities, taking remedial actions where necessary.
- This includes:Routine EEG, sleep-deprived EEG, prolonged EEG, sedated EEG, portable EEG on all wards including intensive care units, all without supervision and taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Multi-modal evoked potentials including pattern VEP & ERG, Flash VEP, upper and lower limb SEP and BAEP.
- Nerve conduction studies for CTS. Also ulnar and peripheral nerve screens under supervision.
- Ability to generate detailed factual reports for all studies undertaken.
- Participate in equipment calibration and reporting of any faults.
- Maintain continued professional development appropriate to the neurophysiology service requirements.
- Assist the neurophysiology team in the day-to-day organisation of the service, using effective communication and negotiation skills when scheduling inpatient appointments
- Continued in Job description.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training(other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HND/C in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I & Part II or MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of the STP plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through additional courses, training or experience.
Desirable
- RCCP, HCPC or AHCS registration
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of at least 2 years.
- Can perform a range of investigations including routine, sleep-deprived, prolonged and portable EEGs without supervision and provide an accurate report.
- Undertakes all modalities of EPs and NCS (with more complex investigations under supervision).
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of the daily management of defined work area.
Desirable
- Experience in long-term monitoring, including diagnostic video-telemetry & ambulatory EEG
- Experience of supervising or teaching students or trainees.
Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and relate well to all patients including babies & children.
- Able to present information effectively. Good computer skills and technological competence including knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.
- Competent in the operation of diagnostic equipment in the department and on the ward.
- A good grounding in Clinical Neurophysiology. Able to produce effective written reports (e.g. IELTS level 7 exam or equivalent, where English is not the first language).
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training(other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HND/C in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I & Part II or MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of the STP plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through additional courses, training or experience.
Desirable
- RCCP, HCPC or AHCS registration
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of at least 2 years.
- Can perform a range of investigations including routine, sleep-deprived, prolonged and portable EEGs without supervision and provide an accurate report.
- Undertakes all modalities of EPs and NCS (with more complex investigations under supervision).
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of the daily management of defined work area.
Desirable
- Experience in long-term monitoring, including diagnostic video-telemetry & ambulatory EEG
- Experience of supervising or teaching students or trainees.
Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and relate well to all patients including babies & children.
- Able to present information effectively. Good computer skills and technological competence including knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.
- Competent in the operation of diagnostic equipment in the department and on the ward.
- A good grounding in Clinical Neurophysiology. Able to produce effective written reports (e.g. IELTS level 7 exam or equivalent, where English is not the first language).
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).
