Independent Clinical Physiologist

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is recruiting two Clinical Physiologists or Clinical Scientists to support Neurophysiology services based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre and MMUH. The role covers EEG modalities, including sleep studies, ambulatory and portable EEG, plus independent nerve conduction clinics, with supervision of junior staff and involvement in quality assurance activities.

The post involves day-to-day service delivery, CPD engagement, and a rotation between BTC and MMUH

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Neurophysiology degree.
• Registration with the Academy of Healthcare Science or HCPC is essential.
• Undergraduates may be considered with ANS professional exams where applicable.
• Duties include EEG modalities (sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG) and independent nerve conduction clinics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and reports.
• Participates in the out-of-hours EEG rota (approximately every other Sunday morning).
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure smooth, efficient service delivery.
• Rotates between BTC and MMUH (approx. 4:1).
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to QA, audits, and research.

Skills

EEG

Nerve conduction

On-call duties

Clinical teamwork

Education

Neurophysiology degree

Job description

Neurophysiology are seeking to recruit 2 Clinical Physiologists or Clinical Scientists dependent on qualification/registration.
Based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC) we also provide inpatient Neurophysiology diagnostic services from the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opened in October 2024.
Applicants should hold a relevant Neurophysiology degree and ideally for undergraduates, ANS professional exams. Registration with Academy of Healthcare Science is essential or HCPC for those with a relevant Neurophysiology Masters degree or equivalence.
Duties will include all EEG modalities including sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG and independent nerve conduction clinics, screening for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy. 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.
CPD is encouraged and the team meet monthly for staff and quality meetings to improve the service for the benefit of patients.
There is some requirement of training junior members of the team or wider health care professions.

• Performs a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produces factual reports.
• Participates in the out of hours on call EEG rota; approximately one Sunday morning every 2 months.
• 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

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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Walters Job title: Professional Clinical Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01215074433