Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Urology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated physiologist to lead day-to-day operations of the urodynamics service, independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of advanced investigations as part of the multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain UKAS accreditation, contribute to clinical research and audits, support CPD, and provide expert guidance to junior staff, trainees and other clinical physiologists within the service.

Job description

The post-holder is responsible for the day to day running and quality of the urodynamics service, independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of urological conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To be the Trust scientific expert for the urodynamics diagnostics service, personally performing, interpreting and issuing written reports on the full required range of diagnostic tests, as directed by the Clinical Service Lead and support on the more complex cases where required.

Referrals are received directly from surgeons and clinicians based at University Hospital Birmingham and from hospitals within the region. Investigations are performed in the outpatient clinics and within a specific Imaging room

The post-holder is also required to perform tasks to help with the smooth running of the service, be responsible for maintaining UKAS accreditation, take part in clinical research/audit and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.

The post holder will work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team and act as a support for any other clinical physiologists and trainees.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is responsible for the day to day running and quality of the urodynamics service, independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of urological conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To be the Trust scientific expert for the urodynamics diagnostics service, personally performing, interpreting and issuing written reports on the full required range of diagnostic tests, as directed by the Clinical Service Lead and support on the more complex cases where required.

Referrals are received directly from surgeons and clinicians based at University Hospital Birmingham and from hospitals within the region. Investigations are performed in the outpatient clinics and within a specific Imaging room

The post-holder is also required to perform tasks to help with the smooth running of the service, be responsible for maintaining UKAS accreditation, take part in clinical research/audit and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.

The post holder will work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team and act as a support for any other clinical physiologists and trainees.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.