Clinical Physiologist (Healthcare Science Practitioner Specialist)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neurophysiology department, at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, a world leading centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The suitably qualified Clinical Physiologist will join a team in Neurophysiology, undertaking a range of Neurophysiology investigations both on and offsite in the Merseyside area.
All applicants must be trained in all aspects of EEG which includes routine, sleep deprived, activation, portable and ITU EEG recordings. Experience in performing evoked potential recordings (VEP, BAEP and SSEP) and nerve conduction studies is essential. All applicants must demonstrate competency in long term monitoring (ambulatory EEG and video telemetry EEG). The department has a comprehensive Neurophysiology theatre monitoring programme.
Applicants are expected to contribute towards training of clinical physiologists for Manchester Metropolitan University (PTP) and participate in our active multi-disciplinary clinical audit programme, maintaining high professional clinical standards at all times.
The post holder must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, experienced in all modalities of neurophysiology at the level of the Practitioner Training Program (PTP) or apprenticeship program in neurophysiology or equivalent, and be registered with the Academy of Healthcare Science formerly RCCP.
Main duties of the job
Primarily, the post holder will undertake ambulatory EEG and video telemetry, and all aspects of routine EEGs, in addition to NCS and EPs.
Working for our organisation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services, we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Hons Neurosensory Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent experience
* BTEC HNC/D in Medical Physics and Phys.Measurements
* 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) including Maths, English, and Dual Science, or equivalent
* ECNE Part 1
* ECNE Part 2 or equivalent experience
* RCCP Registered
Knowledge & Experience
* Practical experience and familiarity with a range of routine Neurophysiological investigations
* Supervisory experience
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.
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