Spinal Monitoring Physiologist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated professional for intra-operative spinal cord monitoring and Clinical Neurophysiology services. Candidates should be committed to patient care and quality improvement. The role includes a strong emphasis on collaboration within a supportive team focused on growth and learning opportunities. Candidates will work in an environment that values open communication and mutual respect, ensuring the highest standard of care for patients.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for personal growth

Contributions to quality care

Qualifications

• Experience in intra-operative spinal cord monitoring during surgery.
• Ability to perform and interpret complex neurophysiology procedures.
• Proficient in engaging with healthcare teams for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide intra-operative spinal cord monitoring during surgery on spinal deformities.
• Perform pre-operative evoked potential assessment when required.
• Assist with routine EEG, NCS, EMG, and specialized Clinical Neurophysiology services.
• Implement policies and procedures in the department.
• Participate in training and assessment per National and Professional requirements.
• Engage in quality assurance and research programmes.
• Collaborate with team members for efficient service delivery.
• Plan and carry out specialized IOM in operating theatres.
• Interpret IOM procedures and collaborate with Orthopaedic surgeons.
• Ensure accurate data collection during procedures.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers regarding technical issues.

Skills

Highly specialised intra-operative spinal cord monitoring

Pre-operative evoked potential assessment

Routine EEG, NCS, EMG

Quality assurance and research

Clinical neurophysiology

Job description

• Provides highly specialised intra-operative spinal cord monitoring (IOM) -predominantly during surgery for spinal deformity, using somatosensory and transcranial motor evoked potentials.
• Provides pre-operative evoked potential assessment of patients due to undergo spinal surgery, when required.
• Performs or assists supports with routine EEG, NCS, EMG and specialised Clinical Neurophysiology services across a range of procedures on patients with developmental, neurological and/or psychiatric disorders referred to the departments from across the Trust and other hospitals.
• Actively contribute and implement policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in training, education and assessment in line with National and Professional requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and/or research and developmental programmes.
• Works collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
• To be responsible for planning and performing highly specialised IOM in the paediatric and adult operating theatres and pre-operatively (when required), liaising with spinal surgery/orthopaedics and the neurophysiology service manager.
• To be responsible for performing, assessing and interpreting highly specialist and complex IOM procedures tailored to the specific patient requirements and surgical procedures, in the absence of a Consultant Neurophysiologist, in collaboration with Orthopaedic surgeons.
• To undertake IOM tasks with accuracy and speed to achieve quality data and interpretation.
• To undertake IOM tasks in challenging, and sometimes unpleasant, environments e.g. exposure to blood / other body fluids in operating theatres and prolonged hours.
• To obtain and optimise collection of patient data throughout the testing period to enable accurate and efficient interpretative analysis of tests.
• To continually monitor, take initiative and appropriate action where necessary in an effective and timely manner.
• To liaise with equipment manufacturers over faults or problems with equipment, databases or software used in any part of the service and ensure that all members of staff are informed and trained to deal with changes in operating procedures.

Team & Atmosphere

Our Clinical Neurophysiology department is a friendly, supportive, and diverse team where everyone works collaboratively. You’ll be joining colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together and create a welcoming atmosphere for both staff and patients.

Work Ethic

We take pride in putting patients first. The team is committed to delivering high-quality care, supporting one another, and continuously improving the service. You’ll find a strong sense of professionalism balanced with warmth and mutual respect.

Benefits Of Joining

You’ll be part of a team that values personal growth, open communication, and shared learning. New staff are supported from day one, and the positive team culture makes it a great place to develop your skills and build confidence in clinical neurophysiology.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Simeran Sharma Job title: Service Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0207 1883953