Job summary
As a qualified and experienced clinical physiologist in the field of neurophysiology, working at a centre of excellence you will provide a first class service with patient centred care, and appropriate planning and use of complex neurophysiological studies.
You will be working as an integral part of a team of 7 clinical physiologists, with supervisory responsibilities for more junior members of staff. In addition you should be able to work independently with respect to both performing tests, and troubleshooting equipment / recording problems.
We see adult patients (typically age 17yrs+, occasionally 15/16yrs) with a range of neurological +/- neuropsychiatric conditions. Much of the work is for comprehensive diagnostic assessment of patients with paroxysmal events, including loss of awareness / consciousness, convulsive movements, or altered behaviour.
As a department we encourage CPD and active participation in research and audit projects.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of professionalism when at work, with the patients, neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team at Chalfont.
Responsible for your own work, and where appropriate that of less experienced colleagues, ensuring its' integrity, and completeness.
Planning and performing complex neurophysiological studies including, video-EEG telemetry, routine, prolonged and sleep deprived EEGs with video, ambulatory EEGs, and home video-telemetry studies. At present we perform a limited number of PSGs, this is likely to increase in the future.
Participating in ward rounds, MDTs, and teaching sessions with both the immediate neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team.
Working within the trust's values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improving to deliver quality patient care, collaborative working, and continual improvement of the neurophysiology service.
We are currently a team of 7 clinical physiologists from band 6 - 8b, we work 37.5hrs per week, typically Monday - Friday, although there is infrequent need for cover at weekends, usually in 7.5hr shifts between 08:30 - 18:00.
We work closely as a team, sharing opinions, and asking for help when needed. We work hard, and strive to do the best we can for our patients.
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.
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Member of Professional Organisation
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations, offered by the telemetry unit. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under light supervision for more complex procedures.
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.
Communication
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. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings
- 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
- Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient's head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit.
- 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
Essential
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly
- Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes 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
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Member of Professional Organisation
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations, offered by the telemetry unit. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under light supervision for more complex procedures.
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.
Communication
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. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings
- 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
- Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient's head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit.
- 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
Essential
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly
- Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes 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
Neurophysiology at Chalfont Epilepsy Society
Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 0RJ
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
