Clinical Physiologist - Neurophysiology

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to become part of a friendly team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The post holder will be based at Charing Cross Hospital and will be a key member of a team providing multi-site Clinical Neurophysiology services and committment to quality improvement in line with our current pursuit of UKAS accreditaion.

We provide the full range of neurophysiological investigations for adults and children, including Electroencephalography (EEG), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), multi-modal Evoked Potentials (EPs), Ambulatory and Video-Telemetry.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and team working skills and will work collaboratively with the Lead Clinical Physiologist and other healthcare professionals to maintain and improve service provision.

The post holder should have a B.Sc in Clinical Neurophysiology with AHCS registration or be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist.

Main duties of the job

• Competent and confident in performing in a range of neurophysiological investigations in dedicated and non- dedicated environments, on adult and paediatric patients.
• Responsible for taking appropriate action during patient investigations if serious abnormalities are identified.
• Undertakes interpretation of results and provision of high-quality reports.
• Works collaboratively with other healthcare providers for the smooth and efficient running of the service.
• Participates in training and education of junior and other staff groups.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement, audit, research and development.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training(other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HND/C in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I & Part II or plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through additional courses, training or experience.
• AHCS/HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of the STP

Experience/ Skills

Essential

• Broad experience of at least 2 years.
• Can perform a range of investigations including routine, sleep-deprived, prolonged and portable EEGs without supervision and provide an accurate report.
• Undertakes all modalities of EPs and NCS (with more complex investigations under supervision
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of the daily management of defined work area.
• Good computer skills and technological competence including knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.
• A good grounding in Clinical Neurophysiology. Able to produce effective written reports (e.g. IELTS level 7 exam or equivalent, where English is not the first language).

Desirable

• Experience in long-term monitoring, including diagnostic video-telemetry & ambulatory EEG
• Experience of supervising or teaching students or trainees

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training(other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HND/C in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I & Part II or plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through additional courses, training or experience.
• AHCS/HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of the STP

Experience/ Skills

Essential

• Broad experience of at least 2 years.
• Can perform a range of investigations including routine, sleep-deprived, prolonged and portable EEGs without supervision and provide an accurate report.
• Undertakes all modalities of EPs and NCS (with more complex investigations under supervision
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of the daily management of defined work area.
• Good computer skills and technological competence including knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software.
• A good grounding in Clinical Neurophysiology. Able to produce effective written reports (e.g. IELTS level 7 exam or equivalent, where English is not the first language).

Desirable

• Experience in long-term monitoring, including diagnostic video-telemetry & ambulatory EEG
• Experience of supervising or teaching students or trainees

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

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