Apprentice Physiologist - Neurophysiology

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic team at James Cook University Hospital as a Neurophysiology and Sleep Services Apprentice. The role involves clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep studies, with a full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract leading to a degree apprenticeship in Healthcare Science Level 6.

Benefits

Travel and subsistence funding

Leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Mathematics or equivalent required.
• A-level in specified subjects needed.
• BTEC Diploma with minimum five units in an acceptable subject.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Neurophysiology and Sleep services.
• Conduct EEG, EP, NCS, and Sleep studies.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Patient Care

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics

A-level Grade C in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma

Job description

Job Opportunity: Neurophysiology and Sleep Services Apprentice at James Cook University Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and dynamic team at James Cook University Hospital as an apprentice, delivering Neurophysiology and Sleep services in the Middlesbrough/Tees Valley area. You will work alongside a team comprising 1 Principal Clinical Neurophysiologist, 1 Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist, 3 Specialised Clinical Physiologists, 3 Clinical Physiologists, 3 Consultant Neurophysiologists, and an Administration Team, as well as Associate and Assistant sleep physiologists.

We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and IT skills, enthusiasm for patient care, and a friendly, understanding disposition. Previous experience working with the public in a caring capacity would be advantageous.

The role involves all aspects of clinical Neurophysiology, including Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), as well as Sleep studies such as Polysomnography (PSG) and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MLST).

This position is remunerated on a band 5 Annex 21 scale, with the salary ranging from £23,875 to £36,483, depending on experience and year of training. The role is a full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract, leading to a substantive post upon successful completion of the degree apprenticeship in Healthcare Science Level 6, delivered at the University of West England (Bristol). The apprenticeship requires travel and includes funding for travel and subsistence, but the ANS Part 1 professional examination is self-funded.

Minimum Requirements:

• GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted).
• A-level subjects: Grade C or above in one of the specified subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Minimum of five units in an acceptable subject.
• Must not hold a similar degree qualification or be enrolled in government-funded education.

Please note, the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

Training and Development:

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training, including sessions on leadership impact, team success, service improvement, and developing leadership skills. Completion of these training sessions enables further leadership opportunities and in-house courses through the Leadership and Improvement Team.

Contact:

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Helen Brown
• Job Title: Principal Clinical Neurophysiologist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]