Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist to cover a period of maternity leave at Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield.
Our department undertakes a wide range of investigations, with patients of all ages from a variety of specialities and has two dedicated Neurophysiology Consultants. The investigations include routine, ambulatory, sleep deprived and melatonin induced sleep EEGs in the department. We have a busy in-patient workload from the wards including ICU and SCBU, along with an evoked potentials service. Nerve Conduction Studies for the investigation of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar and peripheral neuropathies, and EMG are provided by the Consultants and Physiologists.
You will be highly experienced in performing EEG in a wide range of patients, including children and neonates, and EPs and NCS for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You should hold BSc in Clinical Physiology or Part I ECNE or equivalent and be registered with RCCP.
Attendance at professional meetings is encouraged and personal development is supported.
Our department has a pleasant and spacious working environment with recently updated new equipment for all tests. We are a welcoming and friendly small team and would like to invite a suitably qualified individual to come and join us.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Highly Specialised Physiologist with several years experience in neurophysiology to perform and lead within our friendly team.
The candidate should be competent and confident in performing a range of neurophysiological investigations in dedicated and non- dedicated environments, on both adult and paediatric patients.
We require an individual who is experienced in working independently that can manage and prioritise their own workload, but also work collaboratively with colleagues from a wide range of adjacent specialities.
Excellent communication skills are essential as this role requires a person that is able to obtain the trust and cooperation of children and adults in order to deliver quality recordings.
The successful candidate will participate in audit, research and development, along with the training and education of junior and other staff groups.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinically lead in the
provision of a Neurophysiology Service. Providing diagnostic tests such as
EEGs, Evoked Potentials and Nerve Conduction Studies to both outpatients and
inpatients.
Undertake training of
junior members of staff and other visitors to the department.
Regularly participate in
research projects within the department.
Take responsibility for
data management on the departmental computer systems.
To undertake appropriate
administrative tasks related to the role.
Clinical
Monitor and maintain a high
professional standard of service to patients.
Promote the comfort and wellbeing
of adults and children being monitored. This includes assisting patients in
cases of vomiting or bleeding from test sites where the insertion of needles is
required.
Follow the appropriate
infection control procedures when dealing with sharps and body fluids.
To explain to patients the
nature of the testing process including those of an invasive nature and deal
sensitively with patients who become distressed.
To plan, perform, analyse,
interpret and report on a range of tests including those of a highly complex
nature to a high level of competence including:
- Electroencephalographic
investigations using current standard techniques without supervision.
- Emergency
electroencephalographic investigations in areas such as ITU and SCBU.
- Electroencephalographic investigations
using special techniques.
- Activated
recordings, recordings following sleep deprivation, recordings during
administration of medicine e.g.
diazepam or pyridoxine.
- Long term EEG and video
EEG monitoring along with the appropriate action required.
- Nerve conduction studies for Carpal Tunnel
syndrome.
- Assist with Electromyographic examinations,
nerve conduction studies and magnetic simulation studies.
- Modality evoked potentials taking appropriate
action where necessary.
To work collaboratively
with other professionals and agencies to ensure services meet changing health
needs.
To deal with difficult and
conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional
nature.
Assist in developing and
implementing policies to improve the service for both patients and health
professionals accessing the service.
To show flexibility in
daily work to deliver the clinical needs of the department.
Participate in and make
provision for research and development programmes as directed.
To maintain Continuous
Professional Development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services
to patients.
Perform tests on all types
of patients that the trust requires, this may include NHS, Private or other
Trusts etc.
To undertake cleaning and
maintenance of equipment as well as basic fault finding including reporting any faults or problems with the
equipment used in any part of the service to the HSCPN.
To display a high degree of
precision and hand eye co-ordination.
Frequently deal with
sensitive patients suffering from certain neurological and psychiatric
conditions. The ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging
behaviour will also be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinically lead in the
provision of a Neurophysiology Service. Providing diagnostic tests such as
EEGs, Evoked Potentials and Nerve Conduction Studies to both outpatients and
inpatients.
Undertake training of
junior members of staff and other visitors to the department.
Regularly participate in
research projects within the department.
Take responsibility for
data management on the departmental computer systems.
To undertake appropriate
administrative tasks related to the role.
Clinical
Monitor and maintain a high
professional standard of service to patients.
Promote the comfort and wellbeing
of adults and children being monitored. This includes assisting patients in
cases of vomiting or bleeding from test sites where the insertion of needles is
required.
Follow the appropriate
infection control procedures when dealing with sharps and body fluids.
To explain to patients the
nature of the testing process including those of an invasive nature and deal
sensitively with patients who become distressed.
To plan, perform, analyse,
interpret and report on a range of tests including those of a highly complex
nature to a high level of competence including:
- Electroencephalographic
investigations using current standard techniques without supervision.
- Emergency
electroencephalographic investigations in areas such as ITU and SCBU.
- Electroencephalographic investigations
using special techniques.
- Activated
recordings, recordings following sleep deprivation, recordings during
administration of medicine e.g.
diazepam or pyridoxine.
- Long term EEG and video
EEG monitoring along with the appropriate action required.
- Nerve conduction studies for Carpal Tunnel
syndrome.
- Assist with Electromyographic examinations,
nerve conduction studies and magnetic simulation studies.
- Modality evoked potentials taking appropriate
action where necessary.
To work collaboratively
with other professionals and agencies to ensure services meet changing health
needs.
To deal with difficult and
conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional
nature.
Assist in developing and
implementing policies to improve the service for both patients and health
professionals accessing the service.
To show flexibility in
daily work to deliver the clinical needs of the department.
Participate in and make
provision for research and development programmes as directed.
To maintain Continuous
Professional Development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services
to patients.
Perform tests on all types
of patients that the trust requires, this may include NHS, Private or other
Trusts etc.
To undertake cleaning and
maintenance of equipment as well as basic fault finding including reporting any faults or problems with the
equipment used in any part of the service to the HSCPN.
To display a high degree of
precision and hand eye co-ordination.
Frequently deal with
sensitive patients suffering from certain neurological and psychiatric
conditions. The ability to deal with difficult situations and challenging
behaviour will also be required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification and current experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Service Development
- Experience in advanced neurophysiological techniques
- Experience of managing junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RCCP registration
- ECNE Part 1 or equivalent
- Educated to degree level Education or equivalent
Desirable
- ECNE part II
- Management qualification e.g ILM3, LEO,NEBS
- MSc or equivalent
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Audit & Standard setting
- Specialist knowledge in field of practice Current issues in Healthcare
- In-depth experience and knowledge of highly specialist investigations and techniques within specialist area
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Awareness of own limitations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good hand/eye co-ordination skills and manual dexterity
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods during acquisition of diagnostic data
- Able to manoeuvre often heavy/cumbersome medical equipment
- Able to provide physical support in assisting patients to transfer, with occasional requirement to manoeuvre patients full body weight in emergency situations
- Able to stand for prolonged procedures with additional weight of lead protection for x-ray procedures
- Able to work in subdued lighting for prolonged periods
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification and current experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Service Development
- Experience in advanced neurophysiological techniques
- Experience of managing junior staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RCCP registration
- ECNE Part 1 or equivalent
- Educated to degree level Education or equivalent
Desirable
- ECNE part II
- Management qualification e.g ILM3, LEO,NEBS
- MSc or equivalent
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Audit & Standard setting
- Specialist knowledge in field of practice Current issues in Healthcare
- In-depth experience and knowledge of highly specialist investigations and techniques within specialist area
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Awareness of own limitations
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good hand/eye co-ordination skills and manual dexterity
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods during acquisition of diagnostic data
- Able to manoeuvre often heavy/cumbersome medical equipment
- Able to provide physical support in assisting patients to transfer, with occasional requirement to manoeuvre patients full body weight in emergency situations
- Able to stand for prolonged procedures with additional weight of lead protection for x-ray procedures
- Able to work in subdued lighting for prolonged periods
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
