Job summary
We are looking for aBand 6 Clinical Physiologistto join a team with passion, enthusiasm and commitment for Clinical Neurophysiology, and wide range of opportunities for continuing professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
The department carries out a full range of routine and advanced clinical neurophysiological tests and over 10,000 procedures each year. These include:
- EEGs: In the department on outpatients and inpatients: portable recordings on the wards, in ITU's and during specialist procedures. We also run an ambulatory EEG service and satellite services.
- Evoked Potentials: Visual Evoked Potentials and Pattern Electroretinogram; Auditory Evoked Potentials; Sensory Evoked Potentials; Dermatomal Evoked Potentials; Contact Heat Evoked Potentials; Single or paired pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- IOM: Multi-modality neurophysiological monitoring performed during complex neurosurgical procedures.
- Nerve conduction studies and examination of the nerve excitability profile
- Qualitative and quantitative Electromyography; Single fibre EMG
- Small fibre studies.
- Movement disorder analysis.
- EMG-guided Botulinum Toxin therapy.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate would be expected to work across all areas of the department. Training will be given in areas unfamiliar to the candidate. Experience in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring or interest to learn this will be an advantage. Regular study and training sessions are encouraged for all staff, with the opportunity to attend courses and meetings at both national and international level.
For an informal visit to meet the team and to formally apply for the above position, please contact:Chris Hemmings, Senior Neuro Clinical Physiologist Department of Clinical Neurophysiology The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, LONDON, WC1N 3BG.
All applications should be made through NHS Jobs.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate would be expected to work across all areas of the department. Training will be given in areas unfamiliar to the candidate. Experience in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring or interest to learn this will be an advantage. Regular study and training sessions are encouraged for all staff, with the opportunity to attend courses and meetings at both national and international level.
For an informal visit to meet the team and to formally apply for the above position, please contact:Chris Hemmings, Senior Neuro Clinical Physiologist Department of Clinical Neurophysiology The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, LONDON, WC1N 3BG.
All applications should be made through NHS Jobs.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experienc
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for independent performance of all EEG modalities
- Provide evidence of ability to work in technically challenging environments.
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for performance of VEP and SSEP studies
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for performance of nerve conduction studies
- Experience in IOMN or willingness to receive training in IOM
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour
- Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded.
- Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of EEG investigations, both in the routine department and as a portable recording on wards and ITUs. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies.
Desirable
- Able to show that they can perform VEP,SSEP
- Able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge of VEP and SSEP and the interpretation of test results.
- Able to show that they can perform simple standard nerve conduction studies in the upper and lower limbs
- Able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge of nerve conduction studies and the interpretation of test results.
Personal and people development
Desirable
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in an on call rota.
- Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes and equipment accurately.
- The post holder may be required to manoeuvre patients around the department, in addition to which they may be required to move equipment around the hospital.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experienc
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for independent performance of all EEG modalities
- Provide evidence of ability to work in technically challenging environments.
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for performance of VEP and SSEP studies
- Provide evidence (including indicative numbers) for performance of nerve conduction studies
- Experience in IOMN or willingness to receive training in IOM
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour
- Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded.
- Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of EEG investigations, both in the routine department and as a portable recording on wards and ITUs. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies.
Desirable
- Able to show that they can perform VEP,SSEP
- Able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge of VEP and SSEP and the interpretation of test results.
- Able to show that they can perform simple standard nerve conduction studies in the upper and lower limbs
- Able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge of nerve conduction studies and the interpretation of test results.
Personal and people development
Desirable
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in an on call rota.
- Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes and equipment accurately.
- The post holder may be required to manoeuvre patients around the department, in addition to which they may be required to move equipment around the hospital.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
