About
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Key details
Location: St Helier Hospital, Sutton, postcode SM3 8E, Surrey
Contract type & working pattern: 0 days (Bank) hours, flexible working – 22.5 hours per week (2-3 days a week)
Salary: £25.89 - £41.43 per hour (bank)
Grade (NHS AfC): Band 6
Specialty: AHP, Main area: Neurophysiology
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.
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: Adult EEGs, Paediatric EEGs, Evoked Potentials, Nerve Conduction Studies.
To be competent in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard:
* Routine adult EEGs both in the department and on the ward, including ITU.
* Sleep deprived EEGs in the department.
B Paediatric EEGs
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.
* Routine paediatric EEGs in the department and on the ward, including NNU.
* Sleep deprived EEGs in the department.
C Evoked Potentials
* Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)
* Spinal and Somato-Sensory Evoked Potentials (SSEPs)
D Nerve Conduction Studies
* Upper Limb NCS
* Lower Limb NCS
Our mission
To put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day. There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors. We offer all employees fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you’re attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICATIONS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE > Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account.
For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised. If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short‑listed for interview on this occasion.
Applicant requirements
Warning: 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.
Person specification
Professional Registration – Essential. 6 months experience – Essential. 6 months experience – Desirable.
EEO Statement
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.
Documents
* JD (.76.0) DOCKB
* DBS Policy (.101.1) PDFKB
* We’re here to care (.39.0) DOCKB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Denica Mukasa
Job title: Recruitment Consultant
Email address: [email protected]
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