Senior Clinical Stroke/Neuro Physiologist Bank position - Band 6

Overview

To provide specialist Neurophysiological investigations in both adult and paediatric units within the department. The role involves investigating and reporting on a range of procedures, adapting practice to meet service area requirements and working in accordance with occupational guidelines set out for each investigation.

Responsibilities

• Be an independent practitioner at a specialist level in the performance of simple and complex Neurophysiological investigations.
• Demonstrate ability as a specialist physiologist in most, if not all, of the following areas.
• Routine adult EEGs (both in the department and on the ward, including ITU).
• Sleep Deprived EEGs in the department.
• Paediatric EEGs.
• Routine paediatric EEGs in the department and on the ward, including NNU.
• Sleep Deprived EEGs in the department.
• Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP).
• Spinal and Somato‑Sensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP).
• Upper Limb Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
• Lower Limb NCS.
• Take clear and concise clinical histories.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment.
• Deal with children with special needs, challenging behaviour and autism as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Some experience performing and reporting on the above investigations to a high standard.
• Competent in routine calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to adapt practice to meet requirements of the service area.
• Experience in working with paediatric patients, including those with special needs.