Job summary
The Autonomic Unit (a leading nationally and internationally recognised centre dealing with awide variety of autonomic disorders with a strong academic link with the Institute ofNeurology) requires an exceptional experienced Senior Clinical AutonomicScientist/Practitioner to advance this key healthcare science role.
The Autonomic Unit provides an integrated investigational, diagnostic and therapeuticmanagement service for people with a variety of autonomic nervous system disorders. Youwill be part of the healthcare science team performing comprehensive specialistphysiological investigations on patients with neurological and other medical disorders toinform diagnosis and therapy.
The Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist leads the clinical autonomic science team,manages the Autonomic Unit day to day and represents autonomic healthcare sciencelocally, nationally and internationally. The successful applicant will have extensiveexperience of a wide range of specialist autonomic function testing in a clinical context anddocumented experience of significant contributions and/or formal learning relating to:
Staff Development
Safe Practice
Quality and Efficiency
Service development, locally and nationally
Research/audit
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Strategy and planning
Healthcare Education
Budget Management
Professional Standards
Main duties of the job
1. Training for clinical autonomic scientists/practitioners is by an 'apprenticeship/system led by experienced staff. The post holder will be responsiblefor oversight of this training, standards of performance and examination of'apprentices'.
2. The post holder is the departmental budget holder responsible for spending remaining within budget.
3. Responsible for meeting activity and income targets for the autonomic investigationservice.
4. Line manager for the autonomic healthcare science team.
5. Responsible for the departmental continuing professional development seminarprogramme.
6. Member of the departmental management team.
7. National representative for autonomic neuroscience.
8. Provides specialist advice to users of the autonomic service.
About us
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Master's degree in physiology, biomedical science or neuroscience, or equivalent specialist knowledge.
- Evidence of satisfactory participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or recognised equivalent (European Federation of Autonomic society and equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience in the full range of autonomic diagnostic disorders
- Previous experience in Advanced autonomic testing (pharmacological stimulation)
- Experience in a management role including training and supervision, appraisal, sickness management, resource management, procurement and allocation of workload
- Up to date awareness of International policies affecting the NHS and Autonomic testing skills required (International Guideline for Autonomic testing)
- A good record of research and development experience as appropriate to the service including involvement in national guideline on diagnosis and treatment of autonomic disorders and experience of presentation of scientific data at national and international meetings and in peer-reviewed journals
- Highly developed trouble shooting and problem-solving skills to apply to his/her work and the work of others in the department including techniques and specialist equipment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and to work under pressure
- Good computer literacy
- Ability to provide effective training to staff grades working in the section/department
Desirable
- Track record of research and publications
- Understanding/knowledge of research ethics
Communication, accountability and interpersonal Skills
Essential
- To understand, communicate and implement appropriate aspects relating to the quality of service in theory and practice.
- To understand and apply the principles of Clinical Governance, audit and internal and external quality control in according to Best Practice Guidelines
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information e.g. test results, to users of the service and other health care professionals
- Good personal (and team) organisational skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Approachable
- Empathetic
- Team Player
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First or second class Master's degree in physiology, biomedical science or neuroscience, or equivalent specialist knowledge.
- Evidence of satisfactory participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), or recognised equivalent (European Federation of Autonomic society and equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience in the full range of autonomic diagnostic disorders
- Previous experience in Advanced autonomic testing (pharmacological stimulation)
- Experience in a management role including training and supervision, appraisal, sickness management, resource management, procurement and allocation of workload
- Up to date awareness of International policies affecting the NHS and Autonomic testing skills required (International Guideline for Autonomic testing)
- A good record of research and development experience as appropriate to the service including involvement in national guideline on diagnosis and treatment of autonomic disorders and experience of presentation of scientific data at national and international meetings and in peer-reviewed journals
- Highly developed trouble shooting and problem-solving skills to apply to his/her work and the work of others in the department including techniques and specialist equipment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and to work under pressure
- Good computer literacy
- Ability to provide effective training to staff grades working in the section/department
Desirable
- Track record of research and publications
- Understanding/knowledge of research ethics
Communication, accountability and interpersonal Skills
Essential
- To understand, communicate and implement appropriate aspects relating to the quality of service in theory and practice.
- To understand and apply the principles of Clinical Governance, audit and internal and external quality control in according to Best Practice Guidelines
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information e.g. test results, to users of the service and other health care professionals
- Good personal (and team) organisational skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Approachable
- Empathetic
- Team Player
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
