Job summary
We have a rare vacancy for a band 8a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The position will have lead responsibilities for our sleep services as well as provision of our complex invasive studies. As a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Clinical Physiologist in ensuring that our service users' needs are met though the delivery of a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
Our telemetry team provide the full range of video EEG services including:
- Diagnostic studies
- Pre-surgical epilepsy studies including ictal SPECT
- Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes)
- 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 who is adept at multidisciplinary team engagement.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities will be:
- To perform and report the full range of highly specialist and complex video-EEG telemetry services.
- Assist the Lead Clinical Physiologist with the formation of policies and procedures to ensure that the service meets changing healthcare needs, trust policies and nationally/internationally set guidelines.
- To be responsible with the Lead Clinical Physiologists for providing out of hours support and advice on technical issues, via the telephone and remote access, to the nursing staff.
- Ensure the safe and correct working of all telemetry equipment on the unit.
- Communication of highly complex clinical and technical information relating to the neurophysiological investigations, with medical staff both from the telemetry medical team and associated teams and departments.
- Communication of information to the reporting consultant to ensure timely reporting of telemetry data.
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
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Post Graduate Degree or equivalent specialised modules/courses or significant equivalent experience
- Member of Professional Organisation
- RCCP registration
Desirable
- Teaching or workplace assessors qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical Neurophysiology. Must be able to show that they have the practical experience and familiarity with the full range of investigation and specifically the most complex investigations carried out on the unit (Essential: Scalp video EEG with surface EMG, intracranial EEG with depth and grid/strip electrodes; Desirable: Polysomnography. This will include investigations on the unit and in the operating theatre. This involves performing the test as well as reviewing and preparing complex factual reports on these studies.
- Evidence of practical experience in specialist skills such as polysomnographic recording or invasive EEG studies and the underpinning knowledge of these specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience. Should include evidence of the specialist technical skills needed.
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of a broad range of the Clinical Neurophysiology concepts and the background knowledge and theory behind both the routine and more complex investigations performed.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze data obtained from the complex investigations carried out on the unit and able to give technical/factual judgements on the data so acquired.
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to carry out research and audit activities either independently or in collaboration with colleagues or senior medical staff.
- Evidence of supervision and teaching of students or trainees.
- Evidence of some management experience.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, both verbally and in writing. This includes being able to discuss complex and sensitive issues with patients some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour. This may also include negotiating with the patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour to ensure their cooperation with the investigation.
- Able to communicate with consultant medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded and able to present this data at a multidisciplinary meeting.
- Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines verbally and in writing on a range of topics, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department and explain the running of the service.
Desirable
- Able to train/teach less experienced clinical physiologists using both verbal and written methods.
- Evidence of ability to present research and audit material both within and outside the trust.
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and training less experienced clinical physiologists.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training programs for less experienced staff and facilitating staff development.
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
- Complies with local Clinical Governance and Risk Management policies and
Information processing
Essential
- Able to use computerised databases and a wide range of specialist and complex technical and administrative software. This will include report writing and interpretative software used with the telemetry data to improve the information obtained.
- Able to analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources.
- Able to utilise ICT systems including Datix, electronic patient record systems etc as well as standard programs such as word, excel etc.
Financial Management
Desirable
- Budgetary management skills, assisting senior staff in monitoring expenditure and developing a culture of careful use of resources
People management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to assist more senior staff in managing a team including drawing up rotas and balancing staff availability against service demands.
Capacity and Capability
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7 day rota in place on the unit.
- Evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Post Graduate Degree or equivalent specialised modules/courses or significant equivalent experience
- Member of Professional Organisation
- RCCP registration
Desirable
- Teaching or workplace assessors qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in clinical Neurophysiology. Must be able to show that they have the practical experience and familiarity with the full range of investigation and specifically the most complex investigations carried out on the unit (Essential: Scalp video EEG with surface EMG, intracranial EEG with depth and grid/strip electrodes; Desirable: Polysomnography. This will include investigations on the unit and in the operating theatre. This involves performing the test as well as reviewing and preparing complex factual reports on these studies.
- Evidence of practical experience in specialist skills such as polysomnographic recording or invasive EEG studies and the underpinning knowledge of these specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience. Should include evidence of the specialist technical skills needed.
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of a broad range of the Clinical Neurophysiology concepts and the background knowledge and theory behind both the routine and more complex investigations performed.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze data obtained from the complex investigations carried out on the unit and able to give technical/factual judgements on the data so acquired.
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to carry out research and audit activities either independently or in collaboration with colleagues or senior medical staff.
- Evidence of supervision and teaching of students or trainees.
- Evidence of some management experience.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, both verbally and in writing. This includes being able to discuss complex and sensitive issues with patients some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour. This may also include negotiating with the patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour to ensure their cooperation with the investigation.
- Able to communicate with consultant medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded and able to present this data at a multidisciplinary meeting.
- Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines verbally and in writing on a range of topics, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department and explain the running of the service.
Desirable
- Able to train/teach less experienced clinical physiologists using both verbal and written methods.
- Evidence of ability to present research and audit material both within and outside the trust.
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and training less experienced clinical physiologists.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training programs for less experienced staff and facilitating staff development.
Health, Safety And Security
Essential
- Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security
- Complies with local Clinical Governance and Risk Management policies and
Information processing
Essential
- Able to use computerised databases and a wide range of specialist and complex technical and administrative software. This will include report writing and interpretative software used with the telemetry data to improve the information obtained.
- Able to analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources.
- Able to utilise ICT systems including Datix, electronic patient record systems etc as well as standard programs such as word, excel etc.
Financial Management
Desirable
- Budgetary management skills, assisting senior staff in monitoring expenditure and developing a culture of careful use of resources
People management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to assist more senior staff in managing a team including drawing up rotas and balancing staff availability against service demands.
Capacity and Capability
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7 day rota in place on the unit.
- Evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
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 & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
