About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Physiologist to become an integral part of the team working in the Neurophysiology Directorate at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
You may be a newly qualified physiologist seeking the opportunity to further develop and expand your knowledge in a busy unit, with the opportunity to work with both adults and paediatrics. You may have been qualified for some time and wish to expand your skills and gain exposure in more specialist testing in this large teaching trust.
You will be a dynamic individual willing to further develop your skills within our dedicated and caring team.
You will be joining a dedicated team of Clinical Physiologists who perform a wide range of routine and specialist Neurophysiological investigations across the MFT campus.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
You will provide routine and non-routine (dependant on experience) clinical Neurophysiology services to patients across all MFT departments. This will include all aspects of EEG recording on patients of all ages, including neonates. You will be expected to Independently perform routine EEG's, sleep studies, ambulatory video EEG and Evoked Potentials providing a written comprehensive factual in line with departmental protocols.
You will be required as part of a rota, to provide neurophysiological services at any of the MFT Neurophysiology sites, including North Manchester and Wythenshawe.
A monthly EEG service is undertaken on site at Nobles Hospital on the Isle of Man and you will be part of the rota of staff covering this service.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
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Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS registration (incorporating RCCP)
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience as a Trainee Physiologist in a Neurophysiology unit (3 years)
- Experience of working with both adults and children
- Be able to provide evidence/portfolio including how many investigations have been undertaken without or without direct supervision
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of advanced Neurophysiological techniques
Training
Essential
- Specialised in-service training received whilst a trainee physiologist
- Able to perform non-routine and emergency EEG investigations on the wards
- Assist in multi-modality evoked potentials
- Independently perform Routine investigations adhering to departmental protocols (ie, 1.5 hours)
Desirable
- Supervisory experience
- Specialist option course
- Training and assessment qualifications
Skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of basic neurophysiology procedures enabling the performance ,understanding and interpretation of routine Neurophysiology investigations
- Ability to communicate complex sensitive information in a variety of forms to patinets, relatives and carers, including children and patients with learning or physical disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate and plan
- Able to demonstrate clinical skills at interview (may include head measure, electrode placement
- Able to produce a written factual from EEG samples provided during interview in allocated time constraints
Desirable
- Coaching Skills
- Knowledge of advanced neurophysiology procedures
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
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Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MFT
Oxford rd
Manchester
M139WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)