Healthcare Scientist Neurophysiology
Job Description
Job summary
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and varied Clinical Neurophysiology team at Salford Royal Hospital. The successful candidate would have experience in video-telemetry for both diagnostic and pre-surgical evaluation of patient with epilepsy. Experience in Stereo EEG would be desirable but not essential and this may include covering some weekends.
Experience in Intraoperative monitoring (IOM) would also be desirable to help support IOM service delivery for both orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases.
To provide and support Neurophysiological services off site for satellite clinics as and when required.
Undertake shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Neurophysiology service in the absence of the Neurophysiology manager/deputy manager.
Participate in other Neurophysiology procedures to support continuous improvement of patient centered services in line with CPD and service requirements, both here at SRFT and off site as required.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that service needs are met.
Assist with the delivery of training, education, supervision and assessment of trainee/junior healthcare science staff.
Main duties of the job
Undertake routine and advanced Neurophysiological investigations as part of the Neurophysiology services provided on site at Salford and at off site clinics where required.
Contribute to provision of specialist services including video-telemetry, stereo EEG and intraoperative monitoring services.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to the day to day running of the Neurophysiology department including management support in the absence of clinical service manager and deputy. Assist with support and management of junior staff.
Ensure continual professional development and contribute to the training of staff within the Neurophysiology department along with other healthcare professionals.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Desirable
- RCCP Voluntary Registration
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- ANS Professional Body Memebership
Qualifications
Essential
- PTP Neurosensory Science or Equivalent
- ANS Professional Body Exams or Equivalent
Desirable
- STP Neurosensory Science or Equivalent
- ANS Professional Body EEG Exam
- ANS Professional Body EP/NCS Exam
- Leadership and Management Qualification
Knowledge, Training, Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of routine Neurophysiology investigations
- Practical experience of specialist Neurophysiological investigations such as VT, sEEG and IOM
- Minimum 6 years experience working within Neurophysiology
- Competence with IT systems
Desirable
- Management and leadership expeirence
- Experience in teaching, training, education and assessment of staff
- Evidence of CPD
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
