Job summary
Department of Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurosciences Directorate)
Trainee Physiologist
37.5 hours per week
Train to provide a complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service to patients of all ages and from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders; both neurological and/or psychiatric in nature.
Main duties of the job
Train in a specialist diagnostics and to work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others in a team to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Participate in training, education and assessment in line with National and Professional requirements; this includes the use of analytical and judgemental skills in data analysis and the provision of patient reports.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
Follows guidelines for the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures.
Trains to independently perform, analyse, interpret and report routine Encephalograms (EEGs) in a dedicated environment, using standardardised techniques on patients of all age groups. This includes performing activation procedures and taking appropriate action where necessary.
Train to independently perform emergency, portable EEGs in a non-dedicated environment; such as Critical Care Units (CCU) or general wards. This could be at any hospital covered by the department/region.
Train to independently perform more complex EEG investigations using special techniques; these include recordings following sleep deprivation and recordings during administration of medication (E.g. melatonin, diazepam).
The performance of EEG will be under supervision initially, with a documented training and assessment plan and eventual sign-off of competency.
Training in the performance of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) for the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel syndrome.
Training to perform all modality evoked potentials taking appropriate action(s) where necessary.
Train to assist Consultant Neurophysiologists with EMG (Electromyographic) examinations and NCS during medical clinics.
Train to perform simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department; including care and maintenance of electrodes and transducers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
Follows guidelines for the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures.
Trains to independently perform, analyse, interpret and report routine Encephalograms (EEGs) in a dedicated environment, using standardardised techniques on patients of all age groups. This includes performing activation procedures and taking appropriate action where necessary.
Train to independently perform emergency, portable EEGs in a non-dedicated environment; such as Critical Care Units (CCU) or general wards. This could be at any hospital covered by the department/region.
Train to independently perform more complex EEG investigations using special techniques; these include recordings following sleep deprivation and recordings during administration of medication (E.g. melatonin, diazepam).
The performance of EEG will be under supervision initially, with a documented training and assessment plan and eventual sign-off of competency.
Training in the performance of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) for the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel syndrome.
Training to perform all modality evoked potentials taking appropriate action(s) where necessary.
Train to assist Consultant Neurophysiologists with EMG (Electromyographic) examinations and NCS during medical clinics.
Train to perform simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department; including care and maintenance of electrodes and transducers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) including Maths, English Language
- A levels (Grade A-C) including a science subject
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or BTEC ONC Science (MPPM)
Desirable
- Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) in Neurophysiology.
- Association of Neurophysiological Scientists (ANS) Professional Examinations in EEG, VEP, NCS or ANS Part I and II.
- ECNE Part 1
- NVQ Level 3 in Neurophysiology
- RCCP Registered
- ANS Member
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience working with patients
- Working within a multi-disciplinary environment/team
- Experience/ knowledge in nerve condition studies (NCS)
- Experience/ knowledge in Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, in a wide range of patients, including neonates and those on critical care.
- Experience/knowledge in Evoked Potentials (EP)
- Appropriate analytical skills to assess patient state and test results.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Neurophysiology Department
- Knowledge of other communication methods. E.g. signing or a second language.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to our Trust Values and Behaviours- must demonstrate these behaviours consistent with the Trusts core behavioural values
- 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.
- Ability to work lone and in a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) including Maths, English Language
- A levels (Grade A-C) including a science subject
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or BTEC ONC Science (MPPM)
Desirable
- Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) in Neurophysiology.
- Association of Neurophysiological Scientists (ANS) Professional Examinations in EEG, VEP, NCS or ANS Part I and II.
- ECNE Part 1
- NVQ Level 3 in Neurophysiology
- RCCP Registered
- ANS Member
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience working with patients
- Working within a multi-disciplinary environment/team
- Experience/ knowledge in nerve condition studies (NCS)
- Experience/ knowledge in Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, in a wide range of patients, including neonates and those on critical care.
- Experience/knowledge in Evoked Potentials (EP)
- Appropriate analytical skills to assess patient state and test results.
Desirable
- Experience working in a Neurophysiology Department
- Knowledge of other communication methods. E.g. signing or a second language.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to our Trust Values and Behaviours- must demonstrate these behaviours consistent with the Trusts core behavioural values
- 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.
- Ability to work lone and in a team
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
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).
