Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced, dynamic person to join our department
We are looking for an experienced Specialist/Clinical Physiologist who is enthusiastic, organised and well-motivated with proven technical and communication skills and a zest for providing excellence. Applications are invited from experienced and newly qualified Clinical Physiologists who would be supported with further training and development.
You will work closely with the Clinical Service Manager, Consultant Neurophysiologists, and the Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologists to provide a high-quality service
The job is based at the Royal Preston Hospital but a need to work at other hospitals is a possibility.
The department is committed to supporting Continual Professional Development and our services will offer you opportunities to challenge and develop your skills.
Short listed applicants are strongly advised to visit the department.
For informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the department contact Anne Fowler, Acting Clinical Service Manager (01772) 528151
Main duties of the job
You will be able to perform the full range of EEG investigations, andif applying for the Specialist Clinical Physiologist role, be capable of performing Evoked Potential investigationsas well as Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Knowledge and experience of Intra-operative neuro monitoring would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.
About us
The department has a busy, friendly team of staff who provide a Neurophysiology service across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the North West.
We provide a full range of general hospital services to the population of Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, and aim to deliver excellent and compassionate care that meets the individual needs of every patient.
We currently provide a range of specialist services including neurosurgery and neurology, oncology, burns and plastics, renal and disablement to 1.5m patients across the area. We have recently expanded our range of specialist services and are established as the major trauma centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Your main duties will include:
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Undertake or assist unsupervised with a wide range of routine, specialist and advanced neurophysiological investigations on outpatients and in-patients to aid in clinical diagnosis. Investigations include sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG recording for both adults and paediatrics in ICU and the neonatal unit on and off site, MSLTs, MWTs, evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies and assist with intra-operative monitoring during spinal and craniotomy surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description
Your main duties will include:
-
Undertake or assist unsupervised with a wide range of routine, specialist and advanced neurophysiological investigations on outpatients and in-patients to aid in clinical diagnosis. Investigations include sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG recording for both adults and paediatrics in ICU and the neonatal unit on and off site, MSLTs, MWTs, evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies and assist with intra-operative monitoring during spinal and craniotomy surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training
- NVQ level 3 Neurophysiology
- HNC Physiological Measurement
- ANS Stand-alone EEG exam
Desirable
- RCCP registration
- ANS Stand-alone EP/NCS exam
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post qualification experience in practical neurophysiology as a qualified clinical physiologist
- Able to perform all investigations listed on the job description and provide evidence of competence
- Evidence of teaching junior technicians
- Have evidence of participation in audit
- Have evidence of own CPD
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiar with equipment routinely used in the department
- Evidence of published articles
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training
- NVQ level 3 Neurophysiology
- HNC Physiological Measurement
- ANS Stand-alone EEG exam
Desirable
- RCCP registration
- ANS Stand-alone EP/NCS exam
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post qualification experience in practical neurophysiology as a qualified clinical physiologist
- Able to perform all investigations listed on the job description and provide evidence of competence
- Evidence of teaching junior technicians
- Have evidence of participation in audit
- Have evidence of own CPD
- IT literate
Desirable
- Familiar with equipment routinely used in the department
- Evidence of published articles
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).
