Clinical Physiologist/Specialist Clinical Physiologist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Clinical Physiologist/Specialist Clinical Physiologist

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 [phone].

Main duties of the job

You will be able to perform the full range of EEG investigations, and if applying for the Specialist Clinical Physiologist role, be capable of performing Evoked Potential investigations as 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 responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

1. 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.
2. Interpret and report on the investigations producing a factual report.
3. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the service needs are met.
4. Undertake clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and other professions.
5. Participate in CPD, research and development and clinical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• BSc Hons Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training.
• HNC Physiological Measurement.
• ANS Stand-alone EEG exam.
• RCCP registration.
• ANS Stand-alone EP/NCS exam.

Knowledge & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata