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Job overview
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Band 8c Departmental Lead Highly Specialised Scientist / Neurophysiologist at the Royal London Hospital.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and overall performance of our neurophysiology service, working closely with the operational Service Manager. You will collaborate with our Consultant and management team to provide strategic leadership and direction, ensuring the continuous improvement and development of services.
We are looking for an individual who is flexible, proactive, and effective in managing both their own workload and that of their team. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills will be essential to support the achievement of performance targets.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding role in a busy healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Accountable for the management, organisation and coordination of an efficient and patient-centred neurophysiology service for adult and paediatric patients under the care of Barts Health NHS Trust, in alignment with departmental and trust strategies and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Train, supervise and mentor junior scientists, physiologists and students working within the Department.
Conduct and analyse a variety of complex/advanced neurophysiological investigations, delivering detailed factual reports for clinicians. To have training and robust scientific background to perform independently the more complex neurophysiological investigations.
Oversee the research and audit physiologist activities, participate in research studies and present the findings at professional meetings.
The Head of Neurophysiology will also lead the development of standard operating procedures, participate in building clinical protocols, line manage the physiologists and non-clinical staff, ensure smooth running of clinical services and collaborate with clinicians to improve patient outcomes through advanced neurophysiological assessments and treatments, such as intra-operative monitoring.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience of a senior role within clinical neurophysiology
* Provision of highly specialist clinical technical services within Neurophysiology
* Experience of developing/contributing to service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
* Relevant experience of leading neurophysiology team/project/service at senior level
Skills
* Able to perform independently a wide range of advanced neurophysiological investigations.
* Able to resolve staff problems, patient complaints
* Budgetary management
Knowledge
* Understanding of relevant RTT and DM01 performance metrics for diagnostic services
* Knowledge of NHS Governance Frameworks, including PSIRF.
* Experience of delivering intra-operative monitoring services
Qualifications
* BSc Hons Clinical Physiology Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training
* AHCS /RCCP Registration or registration as a clinical scientist with HCPC.
* Trained to Consultant Clinical Scientist level or recognized equivalent level
Other
* Ability to train groups of the same and other professional staff
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
you’ll have access to a range of benefits including one of the best pension schemes in the UK, leisure and entertainment discounts and parental leave and childcare support schemes we’re really proud of.
We're also committed to ensuring that you are supported in gaining and developing the skills and knowledge needed to carry out your work safely and effectively, and to achieve your full potential. We offer a range of apprenticeships at all levels, as well as an extensive range of career development opportunities.
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