Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology. This role offers the chance to lead outpatient clinics, perform vital diagnostics, and supervise trainees while enhancing your leadership skills. As part of a friendly and integrated healthcare provider, you will contribute to improving health outcomes for a diverse population. With a focus on EEG and peripheral neurophysiology, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care across multiple sites. If you are passionate about advancing your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science required.
• Relevant postgraduate experience in EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform Neurophysiology diagnostics and lead outpatient clinics.
• Supervise trainee physiologists and manage service areas.

Skills

Neurophysiology diagnostics

EEG modalities

NCS for carpal tunnel screening

Supervising trainee physiologists

Knowledge of neurological conditions

Knowledge of sleep studies

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

MSc Neurosensory Sciences

ANS Part 1/A

ANS Part 2/B

Job description

Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Neurophysiology

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 381-ME-6855200

Site: Birmingham Treatment Centre

Town: Birmingham

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a band 7 Clinical Physiologist or Clinical Scientist in Neurophysiology for 12 months maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for band 6 physiologists looking to progress their career and develop leadership skills in Neurophysiology. The maternity cover replaces our lead for sleep but the area of responsibility can be adjusted to meet the successful candidate's strengths.

Main duties of the job

The role will include independent outpatient clinics in EEG (all modalities) and NCS for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar neuropathy screening. Additionally, there are weekly peripheral neuropathy screening clinics supported by the Consultant Neurophysiologist.

Neurophysiology at SWB is across 2 sites now that the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has opened. Inpatient investigations are performed in the department and on the wards, including wards at other acute Trusts in the region. Full-time physiologists are rostered for inpatient clinics 1-2 days a week.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Performing Neurophysiology diagnostics and ambulatory reading.
2. Leading an area of service (e.g., Sleep or EEG)
3. Supervising trainee physiologists

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)
• MSc Neurosensory Sciences
• ANS Part 1/A
• ANS Part 2/B

Experience

• Relevant postgraduate experience across EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology modalities
• Experience with adults of all ages in dedicated and non-dedicated environments
• Experience at band 7 role leading in an area of Neurophysiology
• Experience with paediatrics of all ages in dedicated and non-dedicated environments
• Experience in PSG and MSLT
• Experience in Evoked potentials

Knowledge

• High level of knowledge of neurological conditions investigated in Neurophysiology
• Knowledge of sleep studies

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.