Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking a qualified clinical physiologist specialized in neurophysiology to provide a high-level service with patient-centred care. You will work within a team of 7 physiologists, supervising junior staff and conducting complex neurophysiological studies.

You will perform tests, troubleshoot equipment, participate in CPD and research, and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and teaching.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced clinical physiologist in neurophysiology.
• Ability to perform tests and troubleshoot equipment independently.
• Engagement in CPD, research and audit activities.
• Supervisory responsibilities for junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform complex neurophysiological studies including video-EEG telemetry and sleep-deprived EEGs.
• Conduct ward rounds, MDTs and teaching sessions with the neurophysiology team.
• Maintain professional standards and collaborate with wider medical teams.
• Support less experienced staff and oversee their work when appropriate.

Skills

Clinical physiologist

Neurophysiology

Team supervision

Tools

Video-EEG telemetry

Ambulatory EEG

EEG recording equipment

Job description

As a qualified and experienced clinical physiologist in the field of neurophysiology, working at a centre of excellence you will provide a first class service with patient centred care, and appropriate planning and use of complex neurophysiological studies.

You will be working as an integral part of a team of 7 clinical physiologists, with supervisory responsibilities for more junior members of staff. In addition you should be able to work independently with respect to both performing tests, and troubleshooting equipment / recording problems.

We see adult patients (typically age 17yrs+, occasionally 15/16yrs) with a range of neurological +/- neuropsychiatric conditions. Much of the work is for comprehensive diagnostic assessment of patients with paroxysmal events, including loss of awareness / consciousness, convulsive movements, or altered behaviour.

As a department we encourage CPD and active participation in research and audit projects.

Maintain a high standard of professionalism when at work, with the patients, neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team at Chalfont.

Responsible for your own work, and where appropriate that of less experienced colleagues, ensuring its’ integrity, and completeness.

Planning and performing complex neurophysiological studies including, video-EEG telemetry, routine, prolonged and sleep deprived EEGs with video, ambulatory EEGs, and home video-telemetry studies. At present we perform a limited number of PSGs, this is likely to increase in the future.

Participating in ward rounds, MDTs, and teaching sessions with both the immediate neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team.

Working within the trust’s values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improving to deliver quality patient care, collaborative working, and continual improvement of the neurophysiology service.

We are currently a team of 7 clinical physiologists from band 6 – 8b, we work 37.5hrs per week, typically Monday – Friday, although there is infrequent need for cover at weekends, usually in 7.5hr shifts between 08:30 – 18:00.

We work closely as a team, sharing opinions, and asking for help when needed. We work hard, and strive to do the best we can for our patients.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer Anne Benson Job title: Lead Clinical Physiologist Email address: [e-mail]