Clinical Physiologist

Children's Hospice South West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Clinical Physiologist to join the Neurophysiology Directorate in Manchester. The role offers opportunities to work with adults and paediatrics, develop skills in routine and specialist neurophysiological testing, and contribute to a busy teaching NHS trust.

You may be newly qualified or experienced, with a passion to expand expertise in EEG recording, sleep studies, ambulatory video EEG, and Evoked Potentials.

Qualifications

• Must have BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
• AHCS registration or equivalent desirable.
• Experience as a Trainee Physiologist in a Neurophysiology unit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and non-routine clinical Neurophysiology services across MFT departments.
• Independently perform routine EEGs, sleep studies, ambulatory video EEG and Evoked Potentials with written reports.
• Be available for rota-based coverage at multiple Neurophysiology sites, including North Manchester, Wythenshawe and Nobles Hospital (Isle of Man).

Skills

Practical Neurophysiology experience

Portfolio/evidence of investigations

Able to work with adults and children

Education

Bsc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent

AHCS registration (incorporating RCCP)

Job description

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.

Job responsibilities

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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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


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