Job summary
Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) Band 5
37 1/2 hours per week or Part Time Band 6
There is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Clinical Physiologist to join the expanding and developing department at The Barberry - Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust.
These investigations provide diagnostic support to the Neuropsychiatrists in the classification of epilepsy and/or Sleep disorders.
We are looking for someone who is dedicated and enthusiastic to join our small but experienced team delivering a high-quality Neurophysiology service to all services within the Trust and local services. In addition to the clinical workload, the post holder will be expected to participate in maintaining departmental standards, CPD, and audit as well as working closely with the service manager when required with service delivery and future service development.
The post holder is required to have a minimum of BSc in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent, specialist training (ECNE Part 1/HNC MPPM or equivalent), and RCCP/AHCS registration.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to perform adult Routine EEGs on outpatients, on wards within the Trust, and units that are off-site and some in a domiciliary setting. Support will be required with the Ambulatory EEG, Video Telemetry service within the department, and the Home Video Telemetry service.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing, and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive, and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
2. ECNE Part 1 or Equivalent
3. Experience of performing EEG's.
Desirable
1. Experience of working with people with Epilepsy
2. Experience of working with people with Sleep Disorders
3. Experience in Psychiatry
4. Full UK Driving Licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Barberry
Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
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