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 also 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 those candidates with BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or there is support for further academic study.

Duties will include all EEG modalities including sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG and independent nerve conduction clinics.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.

There is some requirement of training junior members of the team or wider health care professions.

Main duties of the job

Performs a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produces factual reports.

Participates in the out of hours on call EEG rota

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

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff

Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do

Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.

For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (Other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience + professional exam
• Registration RCCP

Desirable

• Specialist courses/qualification
• Registration with HCPC
• MSc Neurosensory Science (STP)

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience, familiarity and proven abilities with the range of investigations across the 3 NP modalities:- EEG, Peripheral Neurophysiology & EPs including interpretation and reporting

Desirable

• Participation in training of junior staff
• Experience of advanced techniques

Communication

Essential

• Evidence of working and communicating in a team

Desirable

• Experience of communicating with a broad range of patient groups eg children, eldery and those with learning disability
• Experience in presenting case studies or audits

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of conditions regularly investigated within a neurophysiology service

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Dudley Rd

Birmingham

B18 7QH

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381-ME-6838572