Spinal Monitoring Physiologist

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Spinal Monitoring Physiologist The closing date is 07 December 2025 Provides highly specialised intra‑operative spinal cord monitoring (IOM) – predominately during surgery for spinal deformity, using somatosensory and transcranial motor evoked potentials. Provides pre‑operative evoked potential assessment of patients due to undergo spinal surgery, when required. Performs or assists support with routine EEG, NCS, EMG and specialised Clinical Neurophysiology services across a range of procedures on patients with developmental, neurological and/or psychiatric disorders referred to the departments from across the Trust and other hospitals. Actively contribute and implement policies and procedures. Actively participate in training, education and assessment in line with National and Professional requirements. Participate in quality assurance and/or research and developmental programmes. Works collaboratively on a day‑to‑day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Main duties of the job To be responsible for planning and performing highly specialised IOM in the paediatric and adult operating theatres and pre‑operatively (when required), liaising with spinal surgery/orthopaedics and the neurophysiology service manager. To be responsible for performing, assessing and interpreting highly specialist and complex IOM procedures tailored to the specific patient requirements and surgical procedures, in the absence of a Consultant Neurophysiologist, in collaboration with Orthopaedic surgeons. To undertake IOM tasks with accuracy and speed to achieve quality data and interpretation. To undertake IOM tasks in challenging, and sometimes unpleasant, environments e.g. exposure to blood / other body fluids in operating theatres and prolonged hours. To obtain and optimise collection of patient data throughout the testing period to enable accurate and efficient interpretative analysis of tests. To continually monitor, take initiative and appropriate action where necessary in an effective and timely manner. To liaise with equipment manufacturers over faults or problems with equipment, databases or software used in any part of the service and ensure that all members of staff are informed and trained to deal with changes in operating procedures. About us Team & Atmosphere Our Clinical Neurophysiology department is a friendly, supportive, and diverse team where everyone works collaboratively. You'll be joining colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together and create a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and patients. Work Ethic We take pride in putting patients first. The team is committed to delivering high‑quality care, supporting one another, and continuously improving the service. You'll find a strong sense of professionalism balanced with warmth and mutual respect. Benefits of Joining You'll be part of a team that values personal growth, open communication, and shared learning. New staff are supported from day one, and the positive team culture makes it a great place to develop your skills and build confidence in clinical neurophysiology. Job responsibilities To attend relevant clinical, technical and non‑clinical meetings, as required, and ensure best practice in IOM and Neurophysiology. To provide technical and clinical input to meetings to support the running of the service. To ensure personal compliance with mandatory, professional and personal development as required by service needs. To maintain quality control procedures as directed by departmental policy including regular machine verification. To develop and maintain unified quality standards for the service across the Trust. To respond to any complaints, inform the clinical service manager and assist with the response as required. Where possible, to rectify faults detected in equipment and arrange for repairs to be carried out. To liaise with doctors, nursing and ancillary staff to promote the smooth running of the IOM and Neurophysiology service to achieve good communication between all members of the team. To work within agreed policies and protocols of the Trust and professional body. To contribute to the implementation of the Trust and Directorate framework for clinical governance, including performing audits and setting standards for the speciality and the Trust, thereby monitoring, maintaining and improving a quality service. To ensure safe working practices and a safe environment for the delivery of the service. To undertake responsibility for the efficient and effective use of financial resources. Management and Training To deputise and manage and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the IOM service in the absence of the service manager. To teach, supervise and support the junior technical staff within the service. To teach medical and non‑medical staff within the Trust as and when required. To liaise with IOM and Clinical Neurophysiology managers to plan workload. To assist in the preparation of appropriate and accurate statistical information and audit for the Department as required. To ensure adequate stock levels are maintained. To ensure that the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy is adhered to by all staff, contractors and outside agencies while in the department. To ensure accurate logging and filing of data from neurophysiological investigations and be responsible for its availability and retrieval. Research and Development To actively participate or support any ongoing research, clinical trials and publications undertaken by the Department and collaborate with other departments within the Trust when necessary. To liaise with the service manager and consultant(s) to introduce new technology and methods that will benefit the Department and the Trust. Experience Minimum 3 Years experience post qualification (independent working) Qualifications BSc level (or equivalent) education in relevant subject MSc level education (or equivalent) in relevant subject Exposure Previous NHS experience 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. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc. 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