NHS
Job title:
Advanced Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)
Company
NHS
Job description
We are looking to employ an Advanced Clinical Physiologist to deliver an EEG and EP service including sleep- deprived and video/ambulatory recordings for adults and over 16’s who are suffering from neurological disorders/This role involves practising autonomously within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred and will carry out highly specialized clinical neurophysiology investigations on the central and peripheral nervous system and will provide physiologist-only reports in selected cases (within agreed scope of practice and quality assurance frameworks).You will be responsible for the day to day management and leadership of the neurophysiologysection on the RBH site. You would be working in partnership with the on-site the clinical neurology team and other healthcare professionals, students and trainees, service users, carers, and families to deliver a safe and efficient service.There is opportunity to participate in the planning and preparation of the intended service expansion in 2025/26 plus assume responsibility for recruitment, training, and supervision roles with the future appointment of additional clinical physiologists.Main duties of the jobThe core clinical duties of the appointee, carried out without supervision, are as follows:Perform EEG and evoked potential (EP) studies on inpatients and outpatients, including portable, sleep-deprived and video/ambulatory recordings – to adult (over 16s) patients suffering from neurological disorders.Provide physiologist-only EEG and EP study reports in selected cases within a strict clinical governance framework.Carry out and report basic upper limb nerve conduction studies (NCS) independently and carry out more complex NCS cases under supervision of a consultant.Provide advice to clinicians requesting EEG and Eps.Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the neurophysiology service.Oversee the maintenance of the EEG/EP/EMG equipment.Attend the weekly inpatient case review meeting with the clinical neurology team.Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with the local neurology consultants.Be responsible for quality assurance and audit of RBH neurophysiology services in collaboration with the local lead consultant.With planned service expansion, assist with the training and supervision of clinical physiologists and allied health professionals.Contribute to investigations into any complaints regarding the service and report findings to department manager in accordance with local procedure.Attend departmental clinic governance meeting.About usReading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.Our “CARE” values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.Date posted21 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number193-6914876NCGJob locationsRoyal Berkshire HospitalCraven RoadReadingRG1 5ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached.Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications & TrainingEssential
- Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body (AHCS).
- Master’s level Qualification in specific speciality.
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality i.e MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neurophysiology), MSc Clinical Physiology.
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology OR HNC/HTEC MPPM course
- Association of Neurophysiologist Scientist Membership (ANS) Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course or equivalent demonstrable experience
ExperienceEssential
- A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Significant post registration experience at a senior level in neurophysiology, having carried out a full range of highly complex investigations in all modalities in neurophysiology.
- Ability to perform EMG/NCS studies independently.
- Expert knowledge of a full range of procedures specific to peripheral neurophysiology.
- A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications Service Development experience.
- Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application Working with wide range of IT systems
- Working with a range of specialist neurophysiology equipment.
- Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team/providing supervision to others
Desirable
- Budget management experience
- Experience in video telemetry
- Experience in intraoperative monitoring
Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssential
- Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills (verbal, nonverbal and written
- Highly developed manual dexterity to perform specialised diagnostics tests
- IT to include, database/word/Powerpoint.
Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications & TrainingEssential
- Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body (AHCS).
- Master’s level Qualification in specific speciality.
- Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality i.e MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neurophysiology), MSc Clinical Physiology.
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology OR HNC/HTEC MPPM course
- Association of Neurophysiologist Scientist Membership (ANS) Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course or equivalent demonstrable experience
ExperienceEssential
- A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice.
- Significant post registration experience at a senior level in neurophysiology, having carried out a full range of highly complex investigations in all modalities in neurophysiology.
- Ability to perform EMG/NCS studies independently.
- Expert knowledge of a full range of procedures specific to peripheral neurophysiology.
- A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
- Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications Service Development experience.
- Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application Working with wide range of IT systems
- Working with a range of specialist neurophysiology equipment.
- Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
- Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team/providing supervision to others
Desirable
- Budget management experience
- Experience in video telemetry
- Experience in intraoperative monitoring
Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssential
- Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills (verbal, nonverbal and written
- Highly developed manual dexterity to perform specialised diagnostics tests
- IT to include, database/word/Powerpoint.
Expected salary
£53755 – 60504 per year
Location
Reading
Job date
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:14 GMT
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