About this role
Job summary
o A position has become available for a band 8B clinical physiologist to work in neurophysiology, based at the National Society for Epilepsy, Sir William Gowers Ward, in Buckinghamshire. This unit is part of University College Hospital, coming under the umbrella of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. It is based in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.The EEG service at Chalfont undertake highly complex specialist diagnostic tests for adults in an outpatient and inpatient setting.The physiologist will be expected to perform video-EEG telemetry, home video-telemetry, ambulatory EEG, prolonged EEG with video & routine EEGs. There are 6 video-EEG telemetry bed, based in dedicated rooms, on a 22 bed ward.There is ample opportunity to take part in research projects happening on site, and to attend relevant conferences and study days.o Current working hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday, these may change over time.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 8B Clinical Physiologist to lead a team of 6 physiologists (total team WTE 7) in the EEG department at the Chalfont Centre, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0RJ, part of UCLH.As lead clinical physiologist you will be responsible for providing, and coordinating the EEG service. Providing a high-quality video-EEG telemetry service, prolonged video/EEG, ambulatory EEG studies, home video-EEG studies, and routine EEGs for service users.
Main duties of the job
Effectively manage the EEG team, including absences, workload etc, so that the appropriate skill mix is present for the tests booked.Lead the team to inspire, support, and ensure excellence in all aspects of their work.Encourage relevant and challenging continual professional development, and allow all fair access to this.Ensure that all tests are performed to the highest quality, recognising that some more junior or inexperienced members of the team will need help to achieve this.Undertake interpretation of results, and complete accurate factual reports. If necessary, communicating relevant findings of both your, and your teams, studies directly with the consultant neurophysiologist.Encourage participation in, and participate in quality assurance and audit, both within the department, and on a regional basis.Ensure compliance with both professional guidelines, and the UCLH governance framework.
About us
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.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent IRCP Part I or equivalent Member of Professional Organisation
Desirable
Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations, offered by the telemetry unit. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under light supervision for more complex procedures. Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests. Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees. Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
Communication and Relationship Skills Essential
Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.
Desirable
Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and abilities Essential
Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient's head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit. Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments. Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour. Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
Personal and people development Essential
Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
Specific requirements Essential
The post holder will be required to work flexibly Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes accurately. The post holder may be required to manoeuvre patients around the department, in addition to which they may be required to move equipment around the hospital.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Neurophysiology at Chalfont Epilepsy Society
Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter/Buckinghamshire
SL9 0RJ
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)