Healthcare Science Specialist Practitioner (Neurophysiology)

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled neurophysiologist to perform and analyze neurophysiological investigations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in clinical neurophysiology, effective communication skills, and a relevant clinical physiology degree. Responsibilities include conducting training, managing investigations, and supporting clinical teams. This role requires professional registration and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in clinical neurophysiology.
• Professional registration (AHCS/RCCP/HCPC) or willingness to obtain.
• Effective influencing skills with staff and senior healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform neurophysiological investigations.
• Analyze and prepare data for interpretation.
• Conduct training and assessments for students and professionals.

Skills

Neurophysiological procedures knowledge

Communication skills

Technical expertise in advanced procedures

Education

Clinical physiology degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Plan, prepare and perform a range of standard and highly specialist neurophysiological investigations on a diverse patient population. Contribute to data analysis, interpretation and evidence-based practice development, including departmental/regional audits and protocols. Work effectively as a team member with patient-centered service delivery.

Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and perform a range of standard and highly specialist neurophysiological investigations on a diverse range of patients as required.
• Analyze and prepare/edit data for interpretation by senior colleagues.
• Carry out training and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate student clinical physiologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, including departmental/regional audits and development of departmental protocols.
• Perform routine and complex neurophysiological investigations in keeping with experience and qualifications, including out-patients and in-patients at the bedside as required.
• Consideration given to newly qualified staff and those with demonstrable experience.
• Monitor clinical change and provide accurate clinical information to support interpretation by referring consultants and senior colleagues.
• Use initiative to adapt, prolong or change an investigation to meet clinical needs, optimizing diagnostic information.
• Undertake and interpret diagnostic tests, including equipment testing and highly specialist tests.
• Analyze prolonged periods of complex data and produce accurate factual reports; document clinical changes/events or interventions.
• Conduct routine preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, calibrate regularly and recognise faults; clean equipment and dispose of clinical waste per guidelines.
• Ensure safe archiving/ indexing of pertinent data to storage media or databases and liaise with wards and staff to coordinate investigations according to clinical urgency and resource availability.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience within clinical neurophysiology.
• Proven knowledge of a range of neurophysiological procedures with practical experience.
• Technical expertise in advanced procedures (e.g., ambulatory EEG/telemetry/evoked potentials).
• Clinical physiology degree or equivalent with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Professional registration (AHCS/RCCP/HCPC) or willingness to work towards within a stated timeframe.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal; ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Effective influencing skills with staff and senior health care professionals.

Desirable

• Neurophysiology specialist courses.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organization.
• Teaching/training qualification (e.g., STP trainer status).
• ECNE/ANS/NSHCS practical examinations.
• Demonstrable supervisory and management experience.

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applicants may need to obtain Skilled Worker sponsorship as applicable. Current UK professional registration is required. For further information see NHS Careers.