Trainee Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Trainee Physiologist to train in providing clinical neurophysiology services. This full-time role involves working with diverse patient populations, conducting diagnostic tests such as EEGs, and contributing to team-based care. The position offers a structured environment for professional growth within a renowned NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Requires A levels in science subjects.
• Preferably holds a BSc in relevant fields.
• Previous experience working with patients in NHS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train to provide clinical neurophysiology services.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Perform EEGs and nerve conduction studies under supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

A levels (Grade A-C) including a science subject

BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology)

Job description

Main area Trainee Physiologist Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 205-7148618

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Hospital Town STOKE ON TRENT Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2025 23:59

Trainee Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

Band 4

Job overview

Department of Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurosciences Directorate)

Trainee Physiologist

37.5 hours per week

Train to provide a complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service to patients of all ages and from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders; both neurological and/or psychiatric in nature.

Main duties of the job

Train in a specialist diagnostics and to work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others in a team to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Participate in training, education and assessment in line with National and Professional requirements; this includes the use of analytical and judgemental skills in data analysis and the provision of patient reports.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.

Follows guidelines for the implementation of policies and standard operating procedures.

Trains to independently perform, analyse, interpret and report routine Encephalograms (EEG’s) in a dedicated environment, using standardardised techniques on patients of all age groups. This includes performing activation procedures and taking appropriate action where necessary.

Train to independently perform emergency, portable EEG’s in a non-dedicated environment; such as Critical Care Units (CCU) or general wards. This could be at any hospital covered by the department/region.

Train to independently perform more complex EEG investigations using special techniques; these include recordings following sleep deprivation and recordings during administration of medication (E.g. melatonin, diazepam).

The performance of EEG will be under supervision initially, with a documented training and assessment plan and eventual sign-off of competency.

Training in the performance of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) for the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel syndrome.

Training to perform all modality evoked potentials taking appropriate action(s) where necessary.

Train to assist Consultant Neurophysiologists with EMG (Electromyographic) examinations and NCS during medical clinics.

Train to perform simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department; including care and maintenance of electrodes and transducers.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A levels (Grade A-C) including a science subject
• BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or BTEC ONC Science (MPPM)
• Association of Neurophysiological Scientists (ANS) Professional Examinations in EEG, VEP, NCS or ANS Part I and II.
• ECNE Part 1
• NVQ Level 3 in Neurophysiology
• RCCP Registered
• ANS Member

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

• Previous NHS experience working with patients
• Working within a multi-disciplinary environment/team
• Experience/ knowledge in nerve condition studies (NCS)
• Experience/ knowledge in Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, in a wide range of patients, including neonates and those on critical care.
• Experience/knowledge in Evoked Potentials (EP)
• Appropriate analytical skills to assess patient state and test results.
• Experience working in a Neurophysiology Department
• Knowledge of other communication methods. E.g. signing or a second language.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to our Trust Values and Behaviours- must demonstrate these behaviours consistent with the Trusts core behavioural values
• Sensitive understanding of children, as well as adults, who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature.
• Ability to work lone and in a team

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