About this role
Job summary
Would you like the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a friendly, supportive and progressive Neurophysiology Department? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Physiologist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, supporting the delivery of a high-quality Neurophysiology service across the Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a physiologist looking to develop their skills and experience across a broad range of neurophysiological investigations while working alongside experienced Clinical Physiologists and a Consultant Neurophysiologist. The post offers exposure to a varied clinical workload within a well-established department committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Please note that there are two positions available
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Physiologist, you will undertake routine neurophysiological investigations including adult routine and sleep-deprived EEG recordings. You will support the wider Neurophysiology service and have the opportunity to develop experience in more advanced investigations under appropriate supervision, including paediatric and neonatal EEGs, portable EEGs. You will assess patients prior to investigations, adapt procedures to meet individual patient needs, maintain accurate records and contribute to providing a safe, effective and patient-centred service. You will also support equipment quality assurance processes and work closely with colleagues to maintain high clinical standards.At Royal Surrey, we are committed to supporting continuous professional development and providing opportunities for staff to broaden their knowledge and skills within Neurophysiology
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a range of basic neurophysiology services to patients of all ages from a wide variety of specialties, including neurology, paediatrics, general medicine, psychiatry and elderly care. Contribute to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the department Participate in quality assurance, and research and develop service improvements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal neurophysiology training.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good level of knowledge achieved through experience in the relevant specialties as outlined below, and short courses (where available)
- Full understanding of a range Neurophysiological investigations, acquired through a minimum of 3 years working in Clinical Neurophysiology
- RCCP Registration
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.
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)