Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Specialised Clinical Physiologist on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. As a Specialised Clinical Physiologist you will be responsible for providing high quality Video-EEG Telemetry studies for service users within the Epilepsy surgery program and neurological sleep services.
Our telemetry team provide the full range of video EEG services including:
- Diagnostic studies
- Pre-surgical studies including ictal SPECT
- Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes)
- Physiologist led Electrocorticography
- Polysomnography, MSLT and Actigraphy
- At Home polysomnography and diagnostic videotelemetry
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and engaging individual with several years of experience within the field of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
- Provide a specialist physiologist led electrocorticography service during surgery for epilepsy and brain tumours when the procedure is carried out with the patient awake and cortical stimulation is required.
- Undertake interpretation of results and provision of written factual reports, communicating directly with consultant staff regarding any findings.
- Present the findings of the video telemetry studies at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions held on the unit on a regular basis.
- Provide assistance with and actively participate in research projects carried out on the telemetry unit.
- Education and training of techniques to new members of staff and demonstration of the telemetry unit activity to professional visitors.
- Provide support to more junior staff on the unit.
- Participate in quality assurance and audit within the department and on a regional basis.
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 Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit is a self-contained dedicated unit for monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing more than 510 video-EEG telemetry studies and over 150 actigraphy studies per year.
Our dedicated Telemetry team consists of a tight knit team of 10 highly motivated Clinical Physiologists, over 15 dedicated nursing staff, 5 consultant Neurologists/Neurophysiologists and an epilepsy fellow. Medical cover is provided by registrars and SHOs attached to Firm 1 (Epilepsy). Together with our specialist administrative team and support facilities staff we are driven by our organisations strategic objectives and organisational values of kindness, safety, teamwork and improving.
This vacancy would strongly suit an individual with several years of experience in Clinical Neurophysiology who aligns with these objectives and values.
There are 7 beds with an additional private patient bed on Bloomsbury Ward. The unit operates over a 7day period, and clinical physiologists work by rota covering the hours of 8am to 6:45pm 7days a week.
NHS patients are seen on the Telemetry Unit with patients being referred from all over the country and occasionally overseas. The majority of patients are referred from consultants based either full or part-time at NHNN, however we accept referrals from consultants across the UK for this specialist service.
In addition to the benefits provided by UCLH we offer:
- Opportunities to gain experience in more complex neurophysiological investigations with senior physiologists and Consultant Medical Staff providing training and teaching in all investigations.
- Opportunities for research involvement provided in collaboration with the Institute of Neurology, a world leading international centre for research and training in basic and clinical neuroscience.
- Managerial and leadership training courses and experience
- Support for further formal and informal training.
Access to external CPD activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To maintain high standards of clinical practice in accordance with RCCP / HCPC code of practice.
- Plan, perform and interpret Video-EEG telemetry investigations to a high level of competence without supervision and using both standard and non-standard electrode placement.
- Perform Video-EEG telemetry with activation procedures e.g. hyperventilation and photic stimulation when indicated.
- Performance of these clinical recordings includes all stages from preparing the patient for the investigations, including applying and checking the electrodes to reviewing and interpreting the recording and providing a detailed factual report. It will include being able to give a verbal description to the medical staff in the department.
- They should be able to recognise faults and artefacts during recordings, and rectify them where possible.
- They should be able to present their findings in the weekly multidisciplinary meeting.
- They should also be able to contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions as appropriate.
- Gain competence in the more specialist techniques provided on the telemetry unit, for example electrocorticography and invasive video-EEG telemetry.
- Assist the more senior Clinical Physiologists in the performance of acute intraoperative electrocorticography.
- The post holder needs to show flexibility regarding their hours of work to deliver the clinical needs of the department, and must participate in the rota system which provides physiologist cover across 7 days between the hours of 08:00 and 18:45.
Managerial and Administrative
- Ensure accurate data entry of patient details into the recording system and report database including Epic.
- Ensure that all work complies with the regulations of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist ward administrative staff with patient queries and bookings which may include prioritising urgent requests from medical staff and re-organising the planned workload.
Education, training and development
- Participate in the education and training program for trainee neurophysiologists in line with mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs.
- The post-holder is encouraged to actively participate in research projects in collaboration with other senior medical staff, the level of involvement being dependent on the project.
- Attendance at the regular departmental meetings and seminars is expected and attendance at scientific meetings organised by the professional body, and also study days will be supported.
- Ensure they are actively involved in adhering to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and professional codes of conduct.
Clinical Governance and Audit:
- Perform audits to ensure compliance with the development of professional and local policies and procedures and clinical standards.
- Contribute to the process of patient and public involvement in the development of neurophysiological services.
- Attend departmental Quality and Safety meetings ensuring continued awareness of Health and Safety and quality assurance policies within the Department, and issues arising.
Technical Skills
This post requires technical skills with a high degree of accuracy including use of computer software either commercial or developed in house; competency in the use of patient information systems including Epic; and a high degree of dexterity and accuracy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit is a self-contained dedicated unit for monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing more than 510 video-EEG telemetry studies and over 150 actigraphy studies per year.
Our dedicated Telemetry team consists of a tight knit team of 10 highly motivated Clinical Physiologists, over 15 dedicated nursing staff, 5 consultant Neurologists/Neurophysiologists and an epilepsy fellow. Medical cover is provided by registrars and SHOs attached to Firm 1 (Epilepsy). Together with our specialist administrative team and support facilities staff we are driven by our organisations strategic objectives and organisational values of kindness, safety, teamwork and improving.
This vacancy would strongly suit an individual with several years of experience in Clinical Neurophysiology who aligns with these objectives and values.
There are 7 beds with an additional private patient bed on Bloomsbury Ward. The unit operates over a 7day period, and clinical physiologists work by rota covering the hours of 8am to 6:45pm 7days a week.
NHS patients are seen on the Telemetry Unit with patients being referred from all over the country and occasionally overseas. The majority of patients are referred from consultants based either full or part-time at NHNN, however we accept referrals from consultants across the UK for this specialist service.
In addition to the benefits provided by UCLH we offer:
- Opportunities to gain experience in more complex neurophysiological investigations with senior physiologists and Consultant Medical Staff providing training and teaching in all investigations.
- Opportunities for research involvement provided in collaboration with the Institute of Neurology, a world leading international centre for research and training in basic and clinical neuroscience.
- Managerial and leadership training courses and experience
- Support for further formal and informal training.
Access to external CPD activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To maintain high standards of clinical practice in accordance with RCCP / HCPC code of practice.
- Plan, perform and interpret Video-EEG telemetry investigations to a high level of competence without supervision and using both standard and non-standard electrode placement.
- Perform Video-EEG telemetry with activation procedures e.g. hyperventilation and photic stimulation when indicated.
- Performance of these clinical recordings includes all stages from preparing the patient for the investigations, including applying and checking the electrodes to reviewing and interpreting the recording and providing a detailed factual report. It will include being able to give a verbal description to the medical staff in the department.
- They should be able to recognise faults and artefacts during recordings, and rectify them where possible.
- They should be able to present their findings in the weekly multidisciplinary meeting.
- They should also be able to contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions as appropriate.
- Gain competence in the more specialist techniques provided on the telemetry unit, for example electrocorticography and invasive video-EEG telemetry.
- Assist the more senior Clinical Physiologists in the performance of acute intraoperative electrocorticography.
- The post holder needs to show flexibility regarding their hours of work to deliver the clinical needs of the department, and must participate in the rota system which provides physiologist cover across 7 days between the hours of 08:00 and 18:45.
Managerial and Administrative
- Ensure accurate data entry of patient details into the recording system and report database including Epic.
- Ensure that all work complies with the regulations of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist ward administrative staff with patient queries and bookings which may include prioritising urgent requests from medical staff and re-organising the planned workload.
Education, training and development
- Participate in the education and training program for trainee neurophysiologists in line with mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs.
- The post-holder is encouraged to actively participate in research projects in collaboration with other senior medical staff, the level of involvement being dependent on the project.
- Attendance at the regular departmental meetings and seminars is expected and attendance at scientific meetings organised by the professional body, and also study days will be supported.
- Ensure they are actively involved in adhering to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and professional codes of conduct.
Clinical Governance and Audit:
- Perform audits to ensure compliance with the development of professional and local policies and procedures and clinical standards.
- Contribute to the process of patient and public involvement in the development of neurophysiological services.
- Attend departmental Quality and Safety meetings ensuring continued awareness of Health and Safety and quality assurance policies within the Department, and issues arising.
Technical Skills
This post requires technical skills with a high degree of accuracy including use of computer software either commercial or developed in house; competency in the use of patient information systems including Epic; and a high degree of dexterity and accuracy.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of neurophysiological investigations, EEG,EPs,NCS. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures e.g. invasive recordings and ECoG
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills. They must also demonstrate that they can perform long term monitoring - video-EEG telemetry/ ambulatory recording, to include reviewing and preparing a factual report on these studies.
- 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.
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
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 accurately.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of neurophysiological investigations, EEG,EPs,NCS. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures e.g. invasive recordings and ECoG
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills. They must also demonstrate that they can perform long term monitoring - video-EEG telemetry/ ambulatory recording, to include reviewing and preparing a factual report on these studies.
- 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.
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
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 accurately.
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)
