Senior Clinical Stroke/Neuro Physiologist Band 6

Transformationunitgm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Stroke/Neuro Physiologist to perform advanced Neurophysiological investigations for both adults and children. The ideal candidate will have professional UK registration and at least six months of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include conducting EEGs and ensuring the maintenance of testing equipment. Candidates with experience working with children who have special needs are particularly encouraged to apply. Competitive rates based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates based on experience

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Development support for minority groups

Qualifications

• Must be an independent practitioner at a specialist level in Neurophysiological investigations.
• Experience in performing routine calibration and maintenance on equipment is essential.
• Ability to work with children who have special needs or challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex Neurophysiological investigations.
• Conduct EEGs for both adults and children.
• Calibrate and maintain Neurophysiological equipment.

Skills

Clinical history taking

Neurophysiological investigations

EEG reporting

Calibration and maintenance of equipment

Experience with children with special needs

Education

Professional UK registration

6 Months relevant experience

Job description

Job overview

To provide specialist Neurophysiological investigations in both adult and paediatric units within the department.

Responsible for the investigation and reporting of the various procedures performed.

Working practices should be in accordance with occupational guidelines set out for each investigation, but you will have sufficient expertise to adapt practice to meet requirements of the service area.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

• To be an independent practitioner at a specialist level in the performance of simple and complex Neurophysiological investigations.
• To be able to demonstrate ability as a specialist physiologist in most, if not all, of the following areas:

• To be competent in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard
• To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
• To take a clear and concise clinical history

• Routine adult EEG’s both in the department and on the ward, including ITU
• Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the department

Paediatric EEG’s

To have some experience in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard. Also need some experience in dealing with children with special needs, challenging behaviour and autism.

To take a clear and concise clinical history.

To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment.

• Routine paediatric EEG’s in the department and on the ward, including NNU
• Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the department

Evoked Potentials

To have some experience in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard.

To perform routine calibration maintenance on equipment.

• Spinal and Somato‑Sensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP’s

To have some experience in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard.

To take a clear and concise clinical history.

To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment.

• Lower Limb NCS

Working for our organisation

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Senior Clinical Stroke/Neuro Physiologist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

Person specification

Professional Registration 6 Months Experience

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.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.