NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Neurophysiology Science Practitioner in Clinical Neurophysiology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will undertake routine, sleep deprived and portable electroencephalography (EEG) across a wide range of patients of all ages, including those nursed in the critical care setting. In addition, the post holder will undertake upper and lower limb somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) for carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Occasional assistant duties in electromyography (EMG) clinics or with other, more complex investigations may be required.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the duties described in the job overview, please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification for this role.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-organised and highly motivated individual to join our team in Clinical Neurophysiology.
We carry out EEG on a wide range of patients at NUH, with approximately half being paediatric referrals. The EEG services cover the whole of NUH, with portable EEG being performed on both QMC and City Campus. The service also covers Kings Mill Hospital in the north of Nottinghamshire.
Clinical Neurophysiology provides an intraoperative monitoring service for spinal and neuro surgery. The majority of SSEPs are pre-operative.
You will be a well-motivated team player, able to work independently with minimal supervision, depending on experience. The successful candidate will have a meticulous approach to their work, putting patients first and obtaining high quality recordings.
Working for our organisation
Clinical Neurophysiology is a friendly team of 20 staff including healthcare scientists at all levels. If you are very recently qualified, you will be supported to complete a one year preceptorship in Neurophysiology, consolidating your academic learning and practical skills, whilst being supported to undertake professional body exams in EEG, EP and NCS. We would also strongly support recruitment to the national Scientist Training Programme to upskill to Clinical Scientist.
The department is large, with six clinic rooms and plenty of desk and study space. Based on QMC Campus, there are excellent public transport links with the tram running through the campus itself.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description and person specification for full expectations of the role.
You will require a BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
You should be competent to perform routine adult EEG independently and have knowledge and experience of the fundamentals of recording evoked potentials. Experience of EEG in other settings / patients would be highly beneficial, as would experience of working in EMG clinics.
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
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