Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) in Walsall

Undertakes unsupervised clinical neurophysiological tests on patients to aid in clinical diagnosis; interprets results and provides factual reports (e.g. Routine EEG, Sleep and Sedation EEG and portable EEG). Undertakes unsupervised specialist and advanced clinical neurophysiological tests and procedures in aid to clinical diagnosis; interprets results and provides factual reports and clinical conclusions (e.g. Median and Ulnar nerve conduction studies) and advises Clinicians. Produces reports for issuing to referring clinicians on Normal EEGs, normal and abnormal upper limb nerve conduction studies and normal lower limb nerve conduction studies as per departmental guidelines and verifies reports on the above produced by other Clinical Physiologists. Undertakes clinical supervision and training for trainee staff and other professions. Undertakes some managerial and administrative duties and deputies for the Neurophysiology Department Manager.

We are seeking to appoint a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) who will support all aspects of the service as outlined in the job description. To perform routine EEG recordings on adults and children as outpatients and inpatients whilst awake, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). Use video equipment during the EEG recordings having obtained written consent from patients/guardians. Advise patients before leaving the department of the necessary precautions to take if found to be photosensitive during the EEG recording to reduce the risk of further epileptic attacks. To transport portable equipment from the department to perform portable EEG recordings on bed-bound in-patients on various wards, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours). To utilize digital EEG software to produce a detailed factual report on EEG recordings for viewing by the Consultant neurophysiologist.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specifications for further information on the role.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:
• Essential: BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications eg. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / PTP / STP or equivalent experience and professional exam ECNE Part1)
• Desirable: Training and Assessing qualifications, Working towards voluntary RCCP registration ECNE Part II
• Experience:
• Essential: Appropriate post-graduate/post qualification experience, Practical experience, familiarity and ability to perform a wide range of basic and advanced/highly specialised neurophysiology investigations and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field, Able to interpret specialist neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
• Desirable: Supervisory experience
• Skills:
• Essential: Able to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and co-ordination for use of diagnostic equipment eg. applying large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions

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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.