Job summary
Sandwell and West Birmingham are excited to offer a level 6 degree apprenticeship in Neurophysiology.
The successful candidate will be based at City hospital and develop necessary skills to be able to record EEG tests independently and assist other healthcare professionals during their training. Alongside the work based learning they will complete a BSc Healthcare Science Practitioner (Neurophysiology) at University and an End Point Assessment.
On successful completion of the program of study they will move onto the band 5 salary.
Main duties of the job
During this 3 year training, to study to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform Neurophysiological investigations covering patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions attending the department, or off site referred from across the region.
To provide assistance in a complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service across a limited range procedures
To attend university and complete distance learning to undertake the BSc in Healthcare Science (Physiological Science/Neurophysiology)
Follows policies and procedures appropriate to the task under the auspices of registered practitioners
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. To develop skills and knowledge in performing the following investigations (eventually independently):-
a. Routine EEGs.
b. Sleep EEGs
c. Portable EEGs
d. Visual evoked potentials
2. Assist Medical and Healthcare Science staff in Neurophysiology with the performance of a range of Neurophysiological investigations. These investigations include;
a. Peripheral Neurophysiology.
b. Multi-modality evoked potentials
c. Nerve conduction studies
3. Maintain high standards of assistance with Neurophysiological services to patients
4. Reports equipment breakdown & ensuring all equipment used is in good working order.
5. Undertakes quality assurance procedures on equipment for clinical use e.g. full calibration on EEG equipment (internal and external)
6. Undertakes cleaning of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department including care and maintenance of electrodes
7. Participate in effective team working.
8. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of information resources, administration and data storage.
9. Contribute to the health and safety and quality assurance policies with respect to patients, staff and visitors.
10. Participate in Trust/region wide projects.
11. Promote and ensure equality, diversity and rights for all.
12. Undertake responsibility for the efficient and effective use of physical resources in own area.
13. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
14. Participate in the implementation of policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. To develop skills and knowledge in performing the following investigations (eventually independently):-
a. Routine EEGs.
b. Sleep EEGs
c. Portable EEGs
d. Visual evoked potentials
2. Assist Medical and Healthcare Science staff in Neurophysiology with the performance of a range of Neurophysiological investigations. These investigations include;
a. Peripheral Neurophysiology.
b. Multi-modality evoked potentials
c. Nerve conduction studies
3. Maintain high standards of assistance with Neurophysiological services to patients
4. Reports equipment breakdown & ensuring all equipment used is in good working order.
5. Undertakes quality assurance procedures on equipment for clinical use e.g. full calibration on EEG equipment (internal and external)
6. Undertakes cleaning of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department including care and maintenance of electrodes
7. Participate in effective team working.
8. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of information resources, administration and data storage.
9. Contribute to the health and safety and quality assurance policies with respect to patients, staff and visitors.
10. Participate in Trust/region wide projects.
11. Promote and ensure equality, diversity and rights for all.
12. Undertake responsibility for the efficient and effective use of physical resources in own area.
13. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
14. Participate in the implementation of policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 96 UCAS points. Example of relevant subjects-Physiological Sciences: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science in Society, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
- GCSE in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. Or functional skills level 2 in these subjects
Desirable
- 120 UCAS points in relevant subjects
Experience
Essential
- Experience of interactions with people outside your peer group or members of the public
Desirable
- Experience (including work experience) within a caring environment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Interest in working in the NHS in a healthcare Science department
- Excited to be working in a team of healthcare professionals
- Compassionate towards patients and theirs carers
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills in word, email etc
- Excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 96 UCAS points. Example of relevant subjects-Physiological Sciences: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science in Society, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
- GCSE in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. Or functional skills level 2 in these subjects
Desirable
- 120 UCAS points in relevant subjects
Experience
Essential
- Experience of interactions with people outside your peer group or members of the public
Desirable
- Experience (including work experience) within a caring environment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Interest in working in the NHS in a healthcare Science department
- Excited to be working in a team of healthcare professionals
- Compassionate towards patients and theirs carers
Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills in word, email etc
- Excellent communication skills
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).
