About this role
Job summary
The Neurophysiology Department provides a comprehensive range of investigations including EEG, ambulatory EEG, NCS/EMG and practitioner-led CTS/Ulnar clinics. We deliver services across all ages and abilities, offering both inpatient and outpatient investigations, including work within ITU and SCBU.
post needs to be Band 7 or Band 8a depending on experience/qualifications
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for performing and reporting a wide range of investigations. Leading and supporting service development, and day to day running of the service. You will also be responsible for the supervision and training of, Physiologists and Student (Neurophysiology) Physiologists.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Job description Job responsibilities
ur DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
HTEC MPPM or BSc (Hons) MPPM or equivalent in Neurophysiology RCCP REGISTRATION ECNE/ANS Part I ECNE/ANS Part II
Desirable
Specialist training courses and/or qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential
Significant and recent experience at Neurophysiology Physiologist level (minimum 5 years)
Desirable
Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Neurophysiological investigations i.e. EEG, including ambulatory; Evoked Potentials; Nerve Conduction studies; Assisting EMG Neurophysiology experience in adult and paediatric practice (neonatal experience desirable but not essential) Supervisory experience Training experience/Assessment Experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential
Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, relatives, and all levels of staff throughout the organisation. Evidence of ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field. Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise. Good IT skills. Evidence of the ability to use Information Technology to analyse data, and produce word documents.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorset
DT2 9RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)