The post-holder will be expected to coordinate and deliver the strategic and operational aspects of the Neurophysiology services across the STSFT reflecting national and local priorities. There is no on call commitment associated with this post.
Clinical
* Provision and delivery of consultant support to manage patients requiring a range of neurophysiology investigations and diagnostics.
* Performing NCS/EMG studies and writing own reports.
* Supervising and reporting physiologist nerve conduction studies.
* Reporting EEGs, video telemetry recordings, and EP studies.
* Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients.
* Provision of expert knowledge and support to colleagues to assist patient management.
* Support outpatient services such as EMG / EEG / NCS clinics.
* Actively participate in the MDT and any other meetings necessary to patient care.
* Support with the development of neurophysiology services across STSFT.
Administrative
* Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to neurophysiology.
* Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings.
* Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff and physiologists in training.
* Support the delivery of integrated services as required.
Research
* Participate in existing clinical trials and research.
* Working with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies.
We are looking for a friendly dynamic, and supportive individual to join our service and team in continuing to provide an excellent and comprehensive neurophysiology service. You must possess strong leadership and communication skills and a desire to develop and grow the service. There are close academic links with the Regional Neuroscience Centre at the RVI in Newcastle and joint working between the services is being explored.
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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