Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist

jobs24.co.uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a band 7 Clinical Physiologist or Clinical Scientist in Neurophysiology, offering a chance to advance your career and develop leadership skills. This role involves conducting outpatient clinics, performing essential investigations, and contributing to the care of patients across multiple sites. The new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital provides a state-of-the-art environment for delivering care and improving health outcomes in the community. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care and making a real difference in the lives of local people.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) required.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent outpatient clinics in EEG and NCS.
• Perform inpatient investigations and support screening clinics.

Skills

EEG

Peripheral neurophysiology

Neurophysiology leadership

PSG

MSLT

Evoked potentials

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

MSc Neurosensory Sciences

Job description

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. In addition, there are weekly peripheral neuropathy screening clinics supported by the Consultant Neurophysiologist. Neurophysiology at SWB is across 2 sites; now the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has opened. Here, 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications:
• BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)
• Desirable: MSc Neurosensory Sciences
• ANS Part 1 / A
• ANS Part 2 / B
• Experience:
• Essential: Relevant post-graduate experience across EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology modalities
• Experience with adults of all ages in dedicated and non-dedicated environments
• Desirable: 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:
• Essential: High level of knowledge of neurological conditions investigated in Neurophysiology
• Desirable: Knowledge of sleep studies

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organization with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban center that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), has opened and will provide care to our local population from first-class, purpose-built premises. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives:

• Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
• Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
• Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives