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Job overview
We have a new full-time vacancy for a band 8a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The position will have lead responsibilities for our private patient telemetry on Bloomsbury ward and our burgeoning home video-EEG telemetry service. As a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist you will be responsible for supporting the Lead Clinical Physiologist in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
Our telemetry team provide the full range of video EEG services including:
1. Private patient studies on Bloomsbury Ward
2. At Home polysomnography and diagnostic videotelemetry
3. Diagnostic studies
4. Pre-surgical epilepsy studies including ictal SPECT
5. Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes)
6. Electrocorticography
7. Polysomnography, MSLT and Actigraphy
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and engaging individual with several years of experience within the field of Clinical Neurophysiology who is adept at multidisciplinary team engagement.
The Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit is a self-contained dedicated unit for monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing more than 510 video-EEG telemetry studies and over 150 actigraphy studies per year.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibilities for the Private patient and HVT services will be:
* To perform and report the full range of highly specialist and complex video-EEG telemetry studies.
* Assist the Lead Clinical Physiologist with the formation of policies and procedures to ensure that the service meets changing healthcare needs, trust policies and nationally/internationally set guidelines.
* To be responsible with the Lead Clinical Physiologist for providing out of hours support and advice on technical issues, via the telephone and remote access, to the nursing staff.
* Ensure the safe and correct working of all telemetry equipment on the unit.
* Communication of highly complex clinical and technical information relating to the neurophysiological investigations, with medical staff both from the telemetry medical team and associated teams and departments.
* Communication of information to the reporting consultant to ensure timely reporting of telemetry data.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
* Post Graduate Degree or equivalent specialised modules/courses or significant equivalent experience.
* Member of Professional Organisation.
* Professional registration.
Desirable criteria
* Teaching or workplace assessors' qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in clinical Neurophysiology. Must be able to show that they have the practical experience and familiarity with the full range of investigation and specifically the most complex investigations carried out on the unit (Scalp video EEG with surface EMG, intracranial EEG with depth and grid/strip electrodes; including investigations on the unit and operating theatre, performing the test, reviewing and preparing complex factual reports on these studies.
* Evidence of practical experience in specialist skills such as polysomnographic recording, invasive EEG studies and the underpinning knowledge of these specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience. Should include evidence of the specialist technical skills needed.
* Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of a range of Clinical Neurophysiology concepts with background knowledge and theory behind both routine and complex investigations performed.
* Demonstrate ability to analyze data from the complex investigations carried out on the unit and give technical/factual judgements on the data.
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate ability to carry out research and audit activities either independently or in collaboration with colleagues or senior medical staff.
* Evidence of management experience.
* Budgetary management skills, assisting senior staff in monitoring expenditure and developing a culture of careful use of resources.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to use computerised databases, a wide range of specialist and complex technical and administrative software, including report writing and interpretative software used with the telemetry data to improve the information obtained.
* Able to analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources.
* Able to utilise ICT systems including Inphase, electronic healthcare record systems etc as well as standard programs such as word, excel etc.
Values
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential criteria
* Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, both verbally and in writing. This includes being able to discuss complex and sensitive issues with patients some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/ aggressive behaviour. This may also include negotiating with the patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour to ensure their cooperation with the investigation.
* Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines verbally and in writing on a range of topics, both clinical and non-clinical.
* Able to communicate with consultant medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded and able to present this data at a multidisciplinary meeting.
* Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department and explain the running of the service.
Desirable criteria
* Able to train/teach less experienced clinical physiologists using both verbal and written methods.
* Evidence of ability to present research and audit material both within and outside the trust.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
* Experience of supervising and training less experienced clinical physiologists.
* Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of supervision and teaching of students or trainees.
* Evidence of ability to assist more senior staff in managing a team including drawing up rotas and balancing staff availability against service demands.
* Evidence of developing training programs for less experienced staff and facilitating staff development.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
* Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual.
* Understands the implications of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Opportunities in practice.
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential criteria
* Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
* Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in safety and security.
* Complies with local Clinical Governance and Risk Management policies and procedures.
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
* The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7 day rota in place on the unit.
* Evidence of ability to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
* Able to manoeuvre patients around the unit safely according to trust policies.
* Able to move portable equipment around the unit and to other sites within the hospital.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr