Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual interested in undertaking an apprenticeship to become a Healthcare Science Practitioner in Clinical Neurophysiology.
The role forms part of a team of Healthcare Science Practitioners performing functional diagnostic testing on the brain and the nervous system. You will learn to perform and interpret a range of test procedures including Electroencephalograms (EEG's), Nerve Conduction Studies and Tri-modality Evoked Potentials. Our patient cohort includes adults and children and testing is performed within inpatient and outpatient settings.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is a major centre for teaching and research providing specialist services to more than 3.7 million people. Clinical Neurophysiology is at the heart of its Neuroscience provision.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this apprenticeship we will work with you to develop into the role while undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology). To be eligible for this role you must have GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above, A level C/32 UCAS points or above in science, or equivalent (BTEC in relevant Science, HE Diploma in relevant subject, professional experience). Time will be split between training on site and study at Middlesex University London. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to personal growth, development, and study.
The post is jointly supported by the Apprenticeship Levy and the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and thus the degree qualification is funded, and the training post supported with a training wage during the fixed term contract period. It is hoped that on completion of all the necessary training and performance targets a substantiative post could be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this apprenticeship we will work with you to develop into the role while undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology). To be eligible for this role you must have GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above, A level C/32 UCAS points or above in science, or equivalent (BTEC in relevant Science, HE Diploma in relevant subject, professional experience). Time will be split between training on site and study at Middlesex University London. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to personal growth, development, and study.
The post is jointly supported by the Apprenticeship Levy and the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology and thus the degree qualification is funded, and the training post supported with a training wage during the fixed term contract period. It is hoped that on completion of all the necessary training and performance targets a substantiative post could be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above in English language, Mathematics and Double Science, plus A-level Grade C or above in Chemistry or Biology, and a pass in another relevant science subject. Equivalent qualifications or professional experience may also be accepted.
- Meets entry requirements and willing to undertake the PTP Neurosensory Sciences programme and BSc in Clinical Healthcare Science
Desirable
- Additional science based qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the field of Neurophysiology is not essential as training will be provided in line with the requirements of the PTP Neurosensory Sciences programme and BSc in Clinical Healthcare Science
- Experience in a health care environment, directly patient/customer facing.
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Clear and robust communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to persuade and negotiate with patients in order to achieve best results.
- Good analytical skills with the potential to analyse progressively complex data quickly and accurately with appropriate tuition.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience of teamwork/projects.
- Able to develop new skill sets within the field of neurophysiology.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work autonomously on own initiative or as part of a team
- Co-ordinate, plan and prioritise in a team and also as a lone worker.
- Ability to cope with pressure and stress
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature
- Patience.
- Dependability.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Some knowledge of the field of Neurophysiology
- Knowledge of research methods
- Interest in research.
- Presentation skills.
- Enthusiastic.
- Forward looking.
- Career motivation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as body odours, body fluids, aggression (verbal and occasionally physical) and hazardous substances (COSHH).
- Able to travel between regional hospitals and University site (University of Western England).
Desirable
- Able to manage change.
- Innovative
- Flexible
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above in English language, Mathematics and Double Science, plus A-level Grade C or above in Chemistry or Biology, and a pass in another relevant science subject. Equivalent qualifications or professional experience may also be accepted.
- Meets entry requirements and willing to undertake the PTP Neurosensory Sciences programme and BSc in Clinical Healthcare Science
Desirable
- Additional science based qualifications
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in the field of Neurophysiology is not essential as training will be provided in line with the requirements of the PTP Neurosensory Sciences programme and BSc in Clinical Healthcare Science
- Experience in a health care environment, directly patient/customer facing.
Aptitudes and Skills
Essential
- Clear and robust communication skills
- Ability to communicate sensitive information
- Ability to persuade and negotiate with patients in order to achieve best results.
- Good analytical skills with the potential to analyse progressively complex data quickly and accurately with appropriate tuition.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience of teamwork/projects.
- Able to develop new skill sets within the field of neurophysiology.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work autonomously on own initiative or as part of a team
- Co-ordinate, plan and prioritise in a team and also as a lone worker.
- Ability to cope with pressure and stress
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature
- Patience.
- Dependability.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Some knowledge of the field of Neurophysiology
- Knowledge of research methods
- Interest in research.
- Presentation skills.
- Enthusiastic.
- Forward looking.
- Career motivation
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as body odours, body fluids, aggression (verbal and occasionally physical) and hazardous substances (COSHH).
- Able to travel between regional hospitals and University site (University of Western England).
Desirable
- Able to manage change.
- Innovative
- Flexible
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
Additional information
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).
