Independent Clinical Physiologist

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization focused on improving lives in the Birmingham area. As a clinical scientist or physiologist, you will play a crucial role in delivering neurophysiology diagnostic services, including EEG modalities and nerve conduction studies. This position offers opportunities for training and development, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to a diverse and inclusive team. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery and supervise junior staff, making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to develop your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BSc in Neurophysiology or equivalent training required.
• Registration with RCCP and HCPC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produce reports.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call EEG rota.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in training.

Skills

EEG modalities

Nerve conduction studies

Team collaboration

Communication with diverse patient groups

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology)

MSc Neurosensory Science (STP)

Registration with RCCP

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Neurophysiology are seeking to recruit a qualified clinical scientist or clinical physiologist to join the team. 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. Applications are encouraged from year 3 STP students seeking employment in the Birmingham area. Training and assessment in nerve conduction studies can be provided in-house for candidates with a BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology), with support available for further academic study.

Duties include all EEG modalities such as sleep, ambulatory, and portable EEG, as well as independent nerve conduction clinics. The candidate will contribute to the daily running of the service, with support for areas of particular interest.

Some training of junior team members or other healthcare professionals is required.

Main duties of the job

1. Perform a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produce factual reports.
2. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call EEG rota.
3. Collaborate daily with colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the service.
4. Rotate between BTC and MMUH, approximately 4:1.
5. Supervise junior staff.
6. Participate in quality assurance, audit, and research and development programs.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country, one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. We are a friendly and welcoming organization where you can belong and grow.

We care for our patients, our population, and our staff.

Our core values—Ambition, Respect, and Compassion—guide us in our work and interactions. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population," inspiring us daily. We aim to be more than a hospital; we aspire to be a community-focused organization.

We want our staff to feel valued, safe, happy, and able to develop their careers in various ways. When we say we're 'with you all the way,' we truly mean it. Visit the SWB website to learn more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Practical experience with investigations across EEG, Peripheral Neurophysiology, and Evoked Potentials, including interpretation and reporting.
• Experience in training junior staff.
• Experience with advanced techniques.

Communication

• Proven ability to work and communicate effectively within a team.
• Experience communicating with diverse patient groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with learning disabilities.
• Experience presenting case studies or audits.

Knowledge

• Good understanding of conditions typically investigated in a neurophysiology service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.