Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)
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Job Summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY / WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
PREVIOUS NHS EXPERIENCE PERFERRABLE.
Job Summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY / WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
PREVIOUS NHS EXPERIENCE PERFERRABLE.
Undertakes unsupervised clinical neurophysiological tests on patients to aid in clinical diagnosis; interprets results and provides factual reports (e.g. Routine EEG, Sleep and Sedation EEG and portable EEG.
Undertakes unsupervised specialist and advanced clinical neurophysiological tests and procedures in aid to clinical diagnosis; interprets results and provides factual reports and clinical conclusions (e.g. Median and Ulnar nerve conduction studies) and advises Clinicians.
Produces reports for issuing to referring clinicians on Normal EEGs, normal and abnormal upper limb nerve conduction studies and normal lower limb nerve conduction studies as per departmental guidelines and verifies reports on the above produced by other Clinical Physiologists.
Undertakes clinical supervision and training for trainee staff and other professions.
Undertakes some managerial and administrative duties and deputies for the Neurophysiology Department Manager.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist ( Neurophysiology) who will support all aspects of the service as outlined in the job description.
* To perform routine EEG recordings on adults and children as outpatients and inpatients whilst awake, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours).
* Use video equipment during the EEG recordings having obtained written consent from patients/guardians.
* Advise patients before leaving the department of the necessary precautions to take if found to be photosensitive during the EEG recording to reduce the risk of further epileptic attacks.
* To transport portable equipment from the department to perform portable EEG recordings on bed-bound in-patients on various wards, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours).
* To utilize digital EEG software to produce a detailed factual report on EEG recordings for viewing by the Consultant neurophysiologist
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development of our Pleck Road site was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from some 60 sites including Health Centres and GP surgeries. Covering Walsall and beyond, our multidisciplinary services include rapid response in the community and home-based care, so that those with long-term conditions and the frail and elderly, can remain in their own homes to be cared for wherever appropriate.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - PROFESSIONALISM - TEAMWORK
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-WCCSS-7229668
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specifications for further information on the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specifications for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications eg. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / PTP / STP or equivalent experience and professional exam ECNE Part1)
* Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level.
Desirable
* Training and Assessing qualifications
* Working towards voluntary RCCP registration
* ECNE Part II
Experience
Essential
* Appropriate post-graduate/post qualification experience
* Practical experience, familiarity and ability to perform a wide range of basic and advanced/highly specialised neurophysiology investigations and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field
* Able to interpret specialist neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
Desirable
* Supervisory experience
Skills
Essential
* Able to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and co-ordination for use of diagnostic equipment eg. applying large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks such as electrode placement and dexterity and co-ordination for use of diagnostic equipment eg. applying large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions
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).
Additional information
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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