Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and interested in a newly created post in Neurophysiology?
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust are seeking to recruit a qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Neurophysiology. This is a new position developed primarily to support the peripheral neurophysiology section of the team performing complex nerve conduction studies and routine EMG. The successful candidate will have complete an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice within a Neurophysiology setting and work closely with their Consultant Neurophysiologist supervisor as well as the wider Neurophysiology team. They will also lead the development of other trainee ACP in the future for SWB.
If no applications are received from qualified ACP the recruiting team will consider interested Clinical Scientists for a 3 year trainee ACP role dependent on experience. Salary will be reduced during the training period.
All applicants will be HCPC registered or expected to achieve STP equivalence before September for those interested in the training pathway.
Currently the main department is based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre where there are only out patient clinics. In patients are performed in a small satellite department at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Out patient services are due to move in the future to Sandwell Health Campus a proposed CDC development in the Black Country.
Main duties of the job
Perform routine EMG and complex nerve conduction studies.
Perform Peripheral Neuropathy screening NCS and supervise physiologist led peripheral neuropathy clinics.
Report on investigations performed.
Leadership, training and audit in Neurophysiology
Limited EEG clinics and portable EEG to maintain clinical competencies.
On call rota 1:10 performing EEG out of hours.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community. Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD and PS for complete description of both qualified ACP and trainee ACP (tACP) roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD and PS for complete description of both qualified ACP and trainee ACP (tACP) roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Physical Health Assessment course
- MSc in Neurosensory science or Certificate of Equivalence
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Assessing qualification
- ANS Part A and/or B
Experience
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientist
- Significant post registration experience in peripheral neurophysiology in the UK
- Demonstrable training as tACP within Neurophysiology
- Experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Experience of audit or research in Neurophysiology
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of implementing protocols or guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to perform highly specialised peripheral neurophysiological investigations, advanced health assessment and make autonomous decisions, taking into account of complex data
- Able to interpret highly specialist peripheral neurophysiological data
- Knowledge of clinical governance and commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
- Understand appropriate management to ensure effective team working
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations; able to work as an autonomous accountable practitioner
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Successful leadership and management skills
- Act as a mentor as required
- Able to develop and implement service strategies
- Conflict management skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to effectively communicate via telephone, email and face to face with individual or group discussion
- Can effectively present complex data appropriate to target audience using IT applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Physical Health Assessment course
- MSc in Neurosensory science or Certificate of Equivalence
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Assessing qualification
- ANS Part A and/or B
Experience
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientist
- Significant post registration experience in peripheral neurophysiology in the UK
- Demonstrable training as tACP within Neurophysiology
- Experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable
- Experience of audit or research in Neurophysiology
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of implementing protocols or guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to perform highly specialised peripheral neurophysiological investigations, advanced health assessment and make autonomous decisions, taking into account of complex data
- Able to interpret highly specialist peripheral neurophysiological data
- Knowledge of clinical governance and commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
- Understand appropriate management to ensure effective team working
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations; able to work as an autonomous accountable practitioner
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Successful leadership and management skills
- Act as a mentor as required
- Able to develop and implement service strategies
- Conflict management skills
Communication skills
Essential
- Able to effectively communicate via telephone, email and face to face with individual or group discussion
- Can effectively present complex data appropriate to target audience using IT applications
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).
