Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 7 Clinical Physiologist or Clinical Scientist in Neurophysiology for 12 months maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity for band 6 physiologists looking to progress their career and develop leadership skills in Neurophysiology. The maternity cover replaces our lead for sleep but the area of responsibility can be adjusted to meet the successful candidates strengths.

Main duties of the job

The role will include independent outpatient clinics in EEG (all modalities) and NCS for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar neuropathy screening. In additional there are weekly peripheral neuropathy screening clinics supported by the Consultant Neurophysiologist.

Neurophysiology at SWB are across 2 sites now the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has opened. Here inpatient investigations are performed in the department and on the wards including wards at other acute Trusts in the region. Fulltime physiologists are rostered for inpatient clinics 1-2 days a week.

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), has opened and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. 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 strategic objectives:

  1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
  2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
  3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-6855200

Job locations

Birmingham Treatment Centre

Dudley Road

Birningham

B187QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Performing Neurophysiology diagnostics and ambulatory reading.

Leading an area of service eg Sleep or EEG

Supervising trainee physiologists

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performing Neurophysiology diagnostics and ambulatory reading.

Leading an area of service eg Sleep or EEG

Supervising trainee physiologists

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSC in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

Desirable

  • MSc Neurosensory Sciences
  • ANS Part 1/A
  • ANS Part 2/B

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post graduate experience across EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology modalities
  • Experience with adults of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments

Desirable

  • Experience at band 7 role leading in an area of Neurophysiology
  • Experience with paediatrics of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments
  • Experience in PSG and MSLT
  • Experience in Evoked potentials

Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of knowledge of neurological conditions investigated in Neurophysiology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of sleep studies
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSC in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

Desirable

  • MSc Neurosensory Sciences
  • ANS Part 1/A
  • ANS Part 2/B

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post graduate experience across EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology modalities
  • Experience with adults of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments

Desirable

  • Experience at band 7 role leading in an area of Neurophysiology
  • Experience with paediatrics of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments
  • Experience in PSG and MSLT
  • Experience in Evoked potentials

Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of knowledge of neurological conditions investigated in Neurophysiology

Desirable

  • Knowledge of sleep studies

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Birmingham Treatment Centre

Dudley Road

Birningham

B187QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Birmingham Treatment Centre

Dudley Road

Birningham

B187QH


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Clinical Service Manager

Sally Walters

sally.walters@nhs.net

01215074433

Details

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-ME-6855200

Job locations

Birmingham Treatment Centre

Dudley Road

Birningham

B187QH


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