Job summary
The Neurophysiology service at York provides a wide range of complex, specialist diagnostic procedures to the city and wider surrounding area. These include routine, sleep, portable (ICU, neonatal, medical wards) and ambulatory EEGs, IP Video-Telemetry and Home Video Ambulatory EEGs, EMG/ NCS, SEPs (department and ICU based) pattern and flash VEPs, ERGs and EOG.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Neurophysiology Department for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our fantastic small team of dedicated Clinical Physiologists, Assistants and Trainees, working closely with Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologists.
This is a band 6, Specialised Physiologist post in Neurophysiology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Consideration would be given to a less experienced / newly qualified physiologist if you were the right candidate. If successful, this position would commence on a band 5 salary.
Although the service is situated on the York site, there is expectation in the future that services will occasionally be provided at other sites so a willingness to travel required.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
- Provide support and assistance to Neurophysiological staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations, including those that are of a clinical/professional nature.
- Participate in the implementation of policies.
- Prioritise and co-ordinate individual patients tests and care needs
- Plan and perform a range of basic and specialised Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence to patients.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience and professional ECNE part 1 examination or MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of STP) plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience
- Registered with Professional Body RCCP / HCPC / AHCS
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ECNE Part 2
- Training and assessing qualifications
- Specialist training in advanced Neurophysiological techniques
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experienced in performing routine Neurophysiology EEG investigations
- Experienced in performing NCS for CTS / UNE
- Experienced in performing multi-modality EPs
- Experience of working with adults and children
Desirable
- Experience of supervising / training / assessing students
- Experienced in Long Term Monitoring (VT, AMB)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good presentation (oral/written) and computer skills
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience and professional ECNE part 1 examination or MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of STP) plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience
- Registered with Professional Body RCCP / HCPC / AHCS
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ECNE Part 2
- Training and assessing qualifications
- Specialist training in advanced Neurophysiological techniques
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Experienced in performing routine Neurophysiology EEG investigations
- Experienced in performing NCS for CTS / UNE
- Experienced in performing multi-modality EPs
- Experience of working with adults and children
Desirable
- Experience of supervising / training / assessing students
- Experienced in Long Term Monitoring (VT, AMB)
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good presentation (oral/written) and computer skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
