Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
19/08/2024
Planned Interview Date
26/08/2024
The
Clinical Neurophysiology service in Leeds is continually striving to improve.
The department has recently received new and updated EEG equipment. We are
currently meeting new service demands within this large teaching hospital
where all the major specialties, both adult and peadiatric are covered.
We
currently have a vacancy for a band 6 physiologist. This is a perfect role for
a qualified physiologist wishing to enhance their career in Neurophysiology.
This role will involve participation in the more advanced investigations such
as ambulatory EEG, Intraoperative monitoring and video telemetry.
Main duties of the job
Main
duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be expected to perform a wide range of
investigations, from all specialties for both adults and paediatrics, across
the 2 sites.
Investigations
performed include:
EEG:
Routine, portable, ambulatory, sleep, video telemetry (paediatric and adult),
wada and corticography.
EMG:
EMG and NCS. The specialist physiologists carry out routine NCS and assist
with EMG clinics.
Evoked
potentials: VER, ERG, SSEP (intraoperative monitoring)
The
role also includes teaching and training.
Training
and support where necessary will be provided as you will be encouraged to
expand your role.
About us
The
department of clinical neurophysiology is based on two sites, LGI and St
Jamess and provides an extensive range of routine and highly specialised
neurophysiology diagnostic procedures for patients of all ages from a range
of specialties. Joining a team of typically 7 physiologists, 4 consultants,
trainee doctors clinical support and admin staff, you will be a valued member
of the team.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Specialist Physiologist works as part of a team of typically 7 physiologists.
The department is responsible for providing a comprehensive clinical
neurophysiology diagnostic service to patients of all ages from a wide range
of specialties, suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders. The service
is provided across the trust, to GPs and other regional hospitals.
The
Specialist Physiologist has some management responsibilities and works
closely with the clinical services manager to contribute to the smooth and
efficient running of the department. The majority of the time is spent
carrying out clinical work.
The
Specialist Physiologist deputises for the clinical services manager in the
absence of the advanced specialist physiologist and, therefore, has
responsibilities for organising workloads and the day-to-day running of the
department.
The
Specialist Physiologist is responsible for stock control and supervises
pharmacy stock control.
Responsible
for COSHH control and aspects of health and safety
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Specialist Physiologist works as part of a team of typically 7 physiologists.
The department is responsible for providing a comprehensive clinical
neurophysiology diagnostic service to patients of all ages from a wide range
of specialties, suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders. The service
is provided across the trust, to GPs and other regional hospitals.
The
Specialist Physiologist has some management responsibilities and works
closely with the clinical services manager to contribute to the smooth and
efficient running of the department. The majority of the time is spent
carrying out clinical work.
The
Specialist Physiologist deputises for the clinical services manager in the
absence of the advanced specialist physiologist and, therefore, has
responsibilities for organising workloads and the day-to-day running of the
department.
The
Specialist Physiologist is responsible for stock control and supervises
pharmacy stock control.
Responsible
for COSHH control and aspects of health and safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialised in-service training as a trainee to attain relevant professional qualification Post qualification training to enable performance of more advanced techniques. Practical experience in basic
Desirable
- Teaching and training (Assessing) qualification. Neurophysiology specialist courses.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- In depth knowledge of all neurophysiological procedures carried out within the department which enables the performance, understanding and interpretation. Special knowledge of handling investigation r
Desirable
- Supervisory experience. Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Specialised in-service training as a trainee to attain relevant professional qualification Post qualification training to enable performance of more advanced techniques. Practical experience in basic
Desirable
- Teaching and training (Assessing) qualification. Neurophysiology specialist courses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialised in-service training as a trainee to attain relevant professional qualification Post qualification training to enable performance of more advanced techniques. Practical experience in basic
Desirable
- Teaching and training (Assessing) qualification. Neurophysiology specialist courses.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- In depth knowledge of all neurophysiological procedures carried out within the department which enables the performance, understanding and interpretation. Special knowledge of handling investigation r
Desirable
- Supervisory experience. Management experience
Experience
Essential
- Specialised in-service training as a trainee to attain relevant professional qualification Post qualification training to enable performance of more advanced techniques. Practical experience in basic
Desirable
- Teaching and training (Assessing) qualification. Neurophysiology specialist courses.
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).
