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JobsSpecialist Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)
Accepting applications until: 06-Aug-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 06-Aug-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Chalfont
- Cyfeiriad
- Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter
- Tref
- Buckinghamshire
- Cod post
- SL9 0RJ
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £45,753 - £52,067 Per annum inclusive of 5% Fringe HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Neurology
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A position has become available for a band 7 clinical physiologist to join the neurophysiology department based at the National Society for Epilepsy, Sir William Gowers Ward, in Buckinghamshire.
This unit is part of University College Hospital, coming under the umbrella of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
The EEG service at Chalfont undertake highly complex specialist diagnostic tests for, mainly adults, in an outpatient and inpatient setting. The work we do here may also be used as part of a patient’s work up for epilepsy surgery.
The physiologist will be expected to perform complex video-EEG telemetry, home video-telemetry, ambulatory EEG, prolonged EEG with video & routine EEGs. There is also an opportunity to do some limited PSG work. There are 6 video-EEG telemetry bed, based in dedicated rooms, on a 26 bed ward.
There is ample opportunity to take part in research projects happening on site, and to attend relevant conferences and study days.
Current working hours are 8:30 – 4:30 Monday – Friday, these may change over time.
Please note that the post is located at the following address: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Chalfont, UCLH Foundation Trust Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0RJ
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Your main responsibilities will be to:
• Provide a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
• Undertake interpretation of results and provision of written factual reports, communicating directly with senior staff, or consultants directly, as appropriate, regarding any unusual or unexpected findings.
• Present the findings of the video telemetry studies at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions held on the unit on a regular basis.
• Provide assistance with and actively participate in research projects carried out on the telemetry unit.
• Education and training of techniques to new members of staff and demonstration of the department and ward activity to professional visitors.
• Participate in quality assurance and audit within the department and on a regional basis.
• Ensure compliance with all UCLH policies
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The team at Epilepsy Society provides an outpatient and inpatient service. There are 6 dedicated inpatient beds for video-EEG telemetry studies, monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing around 300 video-EEG telemetry studies per year. In addition we do outpatient studies, including around 200 ambulatory EEG, 40 home VTs, and 150 routine / prolonged/ sleep deprived EEGs.
Our Neurophysiology team consists of 7 highly motivated Clinical Physiologists, Based on the Sir William Gowers ward. Medical cover is provided by SHOs, with consultants doing an MDT on a Tuesday, and ward rounds on Friday.
This vacancy would strongly suit an individual with some years of experience in Clinical Neurophysiology who aligns with these objectives and values.
There are 6 beds on the Sir William Gowers Unit, The unit operates over a 5day period, and clinical physiologists currently work by covering the hours of 08:30 – 4:30, Monday – Friday (although this could change in the future) .
NHS patients are seen on the Telemetry Unit with patients being referred from all over the country and occasionally overseas. The majority of patients are referred from consultants based either full or part-time at NHNN, however we accept referrals from consultants across the UK for this specialist service.
In addition to the benefits provided by UCLH we offer:
• Opportunities to gain experience in more complex neurophysiological investigations with senior physiologists and Consultant Medical Staff providing training and teaching in all investigations.
• Opportunities for research involvement provided in collaboration with the Institute of Neurology, a world leading international centre for research and training in basic and clinical neuroscience.
• Managerial and leadership training courses and experience
• Support for further formal and informal training.
• Access to external CPD activities.
• Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
• Free parking for staff is available on site
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*
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Bsc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part 1 or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations offered by the service. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures
- Evidence of CPD
Meini prawf dymunol
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience
Skills and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Provide evidence of practical skills needed to record routine neurophysiology tests. Including electrode application of both EEG and surface EMG electrodes
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work
Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People Development
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ensuring CPD kept up to date
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Patricia Turner
- Teitl y swydd
- General Manager Neurology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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