Specialised Clinical Physiologist

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This new band 7 Specialised Clinical Physiologist position has arisen through expansion of Video EEG Telemetry services (HVT) provided by the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. As a Specialised Clinical Physiologist you will be responsible for providing high quality Video-EEG Telemetry studies for service users within the Epilepsy surgery program and neurological sleep services.

Our telemetry team provide the full range of video EEG services including:

Diagnostic studies Pre-surgical studies including ictal SPECT Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes) Polysomnography, MSLT and Actigraphy At Home polysomnography and diagnostic video EEG telemetry

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and engaging individual with several years of experience within the field of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will be to:o Provide a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology Undertake interpretation of results and provision of written factual reports, communicating directly with consultant staff regarding any Present the findings of the video telemetry studies at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions held on the unit on a regular Provide assistance with and actively participate in research projects carried out on the telemetry Education and training of techniques to new members of staff and demonstration of the telemetry unit activity to professional Provide support to more junior staff on the Participate in quality assurance and audit within the department and on a regional basis.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent IRCP Part I or equivalent Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience

Desirable

Member of Professional Organisation

Experience

Essential

Must be able to show that they can perform the full range of neurophysiological investigations, EEG,EPs,NCS. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures invasive recordings and ECoG Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience. Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills. They must also demonstrate that they can perform long term monitoring - video-EEG telemetry/ ambulatory recording, to include reviewing and preparing a factual report on these studies. Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded. Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines. Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.

Skills and abilities

Essential

Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments. Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour. Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.

Personal and people development

Desirable

Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.

Specific requirements

Essential

The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in an on call rota. Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes accurately.

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