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Band 2 Healthcare Science Assistant

1 month ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job overview**:
As a Healthcare science assistant the post holder will make a difference to patients' lives by supporting the assessment and diagnosis of illnesses. The post holder will primarily assist in the efficient running of consultant-led electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS) clinics and provide occasional assistance in clinical physiologist led NCS/electroencephalography (EEG) clinics. There is the expectation that the member of staff participates as part of the team within the Neurophysiology department to provide an excellent service to patients. To provide help and support where required within the service which may include inputting data, working directly with patients under supervision, following procedures and maintaining stock control. The post holder will perform a range of routine tasks under supervision

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
Clinical and Technical responsibilities

Preparing patients for consultant electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS)/Botox clinics.

Assisting consultant in clinic by helping operate medical equipment (under supervision).

This role involves preparing adult inpatients and outpatients of all ages, in a both a clinic setting and on the ward. This will include confirming the patient demographics and communicating instructions and information about the diagnostic test effectively to patients and relatives to ensure cooperation and compliance. This may include patients with communication difficulties (e.g. language barriers, hearing and/or visual impairment, impaired mental state).

Preparing the patient in an EMG/NCS clinic will involve warming extremities where necessary, ensuring appropriate exposure of limbs being tested by the consultant.

Assist consultant, where appropriate, with operation of EMG/NCS machines during diagnostic procedure.

Develop knowledge of the muscles and nerves typically tested during EMG/NCS clinics to assist in the smooth running of clinics an effective operation of diagnostic equipment.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) which must include English, Maths and a Science.

Healthcare qualification NVQ level 2 or equivalent knowledge of Healthcare science duties acquired though on the job training and induction

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Previous healthcare work experience or similar in a Healthcare/ NHS environment

Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence

Knowledge of accountability, understand importance of maintaining documentation and following Trust and departmental policies.

A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in a healthcare environment

Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality

Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc

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