About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Clinical Physiologist in the Grey Walter Department of Clinical Neurophysiology at Southmead Hospital, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post for 37.5 hours per week preferably across 5 working days (Monday-Friday); however, there is the option for job-sharing or flexible working. The successful candidate will work within a large team of physiologists, consultant neurophysiologists and secretarial staff.
Main duties of the job
The role involves performing a range of high-quality specialised neurophysiological tests, including routine, portable and prolonged EEG for adult outpatients and inpatients (including on ICU), neonatal inpatient EEG, nerve conduction studies (CTS, ulnar and peripheral), multimodal evoked potentials (BAEP, VEP and SEP including prognostic) and sleep studies (PSG, MSLT, MWT & actigraphy).
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and skilled individual, enthusiastic to participate in a diverse range of specialist neurophysiological tests, as well as utilising CPD time to further knowledge and skills and contribute to department audit, governance, training and research.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (BTEC HNC/D in MPPM + professional ANS Part I and/or Part II exam and/or MSc in Clinical Sciences (Neurophysiology).
- Qualification/experience required for AHCS/HCPC registration.
- Post-graduate experience and a wide knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist training/experience.
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Sciences (Neurophysiology)
- Post-graduate qualification e.g. STP in Neurophysiology or equivalent
- Member of professional body
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability & experience in performing a range of specialised neurophysiological investigations, to include EEG, NCS and EPs. This includes practical skills in performing, reviewing and producing factual reports for these studies.
- Demonstrate IT skills on a range of software.
- Evidence of ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of the more specialist skills through accredited course or equivalent experience in observing and assisting with these tests.
- Ability & experience in performing more complex neurophysiological procedures e.g. prognostic SEP, PSG/MSLT/MWT, NICU, pre-operative BAEP/lateral spread response.
- Evidence of experience supervising trainees or students.
Experience
Essential
- Able to work autonomously in clinical duties and under supervision for more complex procedures.
- Evidence of ability working in challenging environments.
- Evidence of ability working with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Evidence of ability to organise and prioritise own work.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD and contribution to governance, audit and research.
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
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)