Independent Clinical Physiologist

Transformationunitgm; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Un hôpital NHS basé à Birmingham recherche un Physiologiste Clinique Indépendant pour un contrat de maternité de 7 mois. Le poste implique des tests diagnostiques en neurophysiologie et la supervision des membres juniors. Les candidats doivent posséder un diplôme pertinent et être inscrits auprès de l'organisme de réglementation approprié. Une application à une organisation engagée en faveur de l'égalité et de la diversité est la bienvenue.

Qualifications

• Qualification en Neurophysiologie requise.
• Enregistrement RCCP ou AHCS essentiel.
• Formation et qualifications spécialisées souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des tests diagnostiques en neurophysiologie et produire des rapports.
• Participer à la rotation pour les examens EEG.
• Superviser le personnel junior et participer aux programmes d'audit.

Skills

Investigations Neurophysiologiques

Supervision des Juniors

Communication avec des groupes variés

Education

BSc (Hons) en Physiologie Clinique (Neurophysiologie)

Enregistrement avec HCPC

Job description

Main area Neurophysiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 7 months (Fixed Term Maternity cover 7 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 381-ME-7210302

Employer Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site SWB NHS Trust Town Birmingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59

Independent Clinical Physiologist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

Neurophysiology are seeking to recruit a qualified clinical scientist or clinical physiologist to join the team for a fixed term maternity leave contract.

Based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC) we also provide inpatient Neurophysiology diagnostic services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opened in October 2024.

Applicants should hold a relevant Neurophysiology degree and ideally ANS professional exams. Registration with Academy of Healthcare Science is essential.

Duties will include all EEG modalities including sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG and independent nerve conduction clinics.In addition the candidate will contribute to the running of the service on a day to day basis and areas of particular interest will be supported.

There is some requirement of training junior members of the team or wider health care professions.

Main duties of the job

• Performs a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produces factual reports.
• Participates in the out of hours on call EEG rota
• Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
• Rotates between BTC and MMUH, approximately 4:1.
• Supervision of junior staff
• Participate in quality assurance, audit and/or research and development programmes

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.

For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (Other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience + professional exam
• Registration RCCP or AHCS
• Specialist courses/qualification
• Registration with HCPC
• MSc Neurosensory Science (STP)

Experience

• Practical experience, familiarity and proven abilities with the range of investigations across the 3 NP modalities:- EEG, Peripheral Neurophysiology & EPs including interpretation and reporting
• Participation in training of junior staff
• Experience of advanced techniques

Communication

• Evidence of working and communicating in a team
• Experience of communicating with a broad range of patient groups eg children, eldery and those with learning disability
• Experience in presenting case studies or audits

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of conditions regularly investigated within a neurophysiology service

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

Please note-If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.