Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist to work in the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Our department provides an essential neurophysiology service for one of the largest spinal surgery and peripheral nerve injury centres in Europe.
You will be an individual with extensive intra-operative monitoring experience during spinal surgeries. You would also be able to conduct neurophysiological investigations in an outpatient setting; performing electrodiagnostic nerve conduction studies and assisting in electromyography clinics, delivered as part of the organisation's outpatient services.
This is a full time band 7 role: 37.5 hours over 7 days, typically 4 days 8-18:00 or 3 days 7:30-20:30.
For further information please contact Emma Carter or Alex Woodhams on 0208 909 5449 or email emma.carter15@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
The department carries out a range of clinical neurophysiological tests and monitors approximately 1000 surgical procedures each year.
The successful candidate would be expected to work across all areas of the department.
Main Duties include:
Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring performed during;
Complex neuro-spinal and spinal-orthopaedic procedures.
Peripheral Nerve injury surgery.
Assisting in electromyography clinics.
Nerve conduction studies for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Participate in the intraoperative Neuromonitoring on-call service.
The department also provides a mobile Evoked Potentials & Electroencephalography (EEG) service to which suitably qualified staff may contribute.
About us
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
Our department is a small friendly unit, which predominantly provides intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during spinal and peripheral nerve injury surgery. This vacancy would suit a team player with a wealth of Neuromonitoring experience.
Research and ongoing development is highly encouraged within the Trust. We actively encourage staff to carry out presentations and participate in teaching sessions regularly held in the department
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently plan, perform and interpret a range of advanced Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence to patients.
Assist Consultant Neurophysiologist with EMG (Electromyography) examinations, NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies) in the EMG Laboratory.
Provide written factual reports on a range of complex Neurophysiological investigations.
May initiate and participate with research and development programmes.
Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services to patients.
Take part in the on-call service for Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery (giving cover at nights, weekends and public holidays).
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
Provide support and assistance to Clinical Neurophysiology staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional nature.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Independently plan, perform and interpret a range of advanced Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence to patients.
Assist Consultant Neurophysiologist with EMG (Electromyography) examinations, NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies) in the EMG Laboratory.
Provide written factual reports on a range of complex Neurophysiological investigations.
May initiate and participate with research and development programmes.
Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services to patients.
Take part in the on-call service for Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery (giving cover at nights, weekends and public holidays).
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
Provide support and assistance to Clinical Neurophysiology staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations including those that are of a clinical/professional nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Honours Degree in a neuroscience related or scientific subject OR equivalent formal specialist training.
- M.Sc. Degree/module in scientific or neuro-science related subject or equivalent
- Training/experience of advanced neurophysiological techniques level.
Desirable
- Research project demonstrating advanced knowledge of neurophysiology.
- Leadership or management certification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring experience.
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Neurophysiological investigations
- Clinical Reporting.
- Teaching and supervision experience.
- Relevant research experience.
Desirable
- Brachial plexus monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Work well under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in a professional setting.
- Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations including undertaking complex eye-hand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with learning or physical disabilities
- IT literate.
- Teaching, training and coaching skills.
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Communicates service-related information to senior managers, staff and external agencies: requires negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- gives formal presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Human anatomy and physiology.
- Understands Operating Theatre environment, procedures and equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of specialist neurophysiological investigations and their application/adaptation
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of working in the NHS.
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders
- Good attention to detail
- Sufficiently fit to assist patients and move recording equipment
- Able to partake in Departmental on-call rota
- Able to work one Saturday a month (in addition to on-call commitment)
- Suitably located to provide a responsive emergency on-call service
- committed to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
- Organised.
- Able to motivate and lead staff
- Ability to manage change.
Desirable
- Innovative
- Forward looking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Honours Degree in a neuroscience related or scientific subject OR equivalent formal specialist training.
- M.Sc. Degree/module in scientific or neuro-science related subject or equivalent
- Training/experience of advanced neurophysiological techniques level.
Desirable
- Research project demonstrating advanced knowledge of neurophysiology.
- Leadership or management certification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring experience.
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Neurophysiological investigations
- Clinical Reporting.
- Teaching and supervision experience.
- Relevant research experience.
Desirable
- Brachial plexus monitoring experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Work well under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in a professional setting.
- Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations including undertaking complex eye-hand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with learning or physical disabilities
- IT literate.
- Teaching, training and coaching skills.
- Leadership skills.
Desirable
- Communicates service-related information to senior managers, staff and external agencies: requires negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills
- gives formal presentations
Knowledge
Essential
- Human anatomy and physiology.
- Understands Operating Theatre environment, procedures and equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of specialist neurophysiological investigations and their application/adaptation
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of working in the NHS.
Disposition and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Sensitive understanding of children as well as adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders
- Good attention to detail
- Sufficiently fit to assist patients and move recording equipment
- Able to partake in Departmental on-call rota
- Able to work one Saturday a month (in addition to on-call commitment)
- Suitably located to provide a responsive emergency on-call service
- committed to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
- Organised.
- Able to motivate and lead staff
- Ability to manage change.
Desirable
- Innovative
- Forward looking
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
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).
