213756 Advanced Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) (FWW)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Advanced Clinical Physiologist

Band 7 (Ref No: DCN/25/T001)

Band 7 salary: £48,788 - £56,747

1.0 WTE post: 37 hrs per week

An opportunity has arisen to contribute to the Supra Regional Neurophysiology Service based at the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) and Royal Hospital for Young People (RHCYP), Little France, Edinburgh, U.K.

Dimensions of the post

The Area Service provides a broad range of Neurophysiological investigations on adults and paediatrics including:

1. Epilepsy invasive Implanted EEG electrode monitoring and cortical & speech mapping as part of the Scottish Paediatric Epilepsy Surgery Service.
2. Spinal monitoring during scoliosis corrective surgery as part of the Scottish Spinal Service.
3. Spinal cord un-tethering monitoring.
4. Neuro intra-operative monitoring of brain, posterior fossa and spinal cord during tumour resection.
5. Electro-corticography.
6. Routine and Drug activation EEG recordings.
7. Portable EEG service i.e. SCBU, ITU, HDU.
8. Video EEG Telemetry.
9. 24 Hour Ambulatory EEG.
10. Home videotelemetry.
11. Evoked Potentials.
12. Physiologist led NCV clinics.
13. Training / mentoring Physiological Trainees.

Requirements of the Post

1. A minimum of an ECNE part 2 or BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
2. Extensive Neurophysiological experience in adults and paediatrics.

The Service operates a flexible working approach, as some longer days/evening/weekend work will be a requirement of the post.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

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