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.
Working practices should be in accordance with occupational guidelines set out for each investigation, but you will have sufficient expertise to adapt practice to meet requirements of the service area.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical
1. To be an independent practitioner at a specialist level in the performance of simple and complex Neurophysiological investigations.
2. To be able to demonstrate ability as a specialist physiologist in most, if not all, the following areas:
To be competent in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard
To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
To take a clear and concise clinical history.
3. Routine adult EEG’s both in the department and on the ward, including ITU
4. Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the departmen
B – Paediatric EEG’s
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.
To take a clear and concise clinical history.
To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
Routine paediatric EEG’s in the department and on the ward, including NNU
Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the department
Working for our organisation
The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Technical
5. To be an independent practitioner at a specialist level in the performance of simple and complex Neurophysiological investigations.
6. To be able to demonstrate ability as a specialist physiologist in most, if not all, the following areas:
A – Adult EEG’s
To be competent in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard
To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
To take a clear and concise clinical history.
7. Routine adult EEG’s both in the department and on the ward, including ITU
8. Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the department
B – Paediatric EEG’s
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.
To take a clear and concise clinical history.
To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
9. Routine paediatric EEG’s in the department and on the ward, including NNU
10. Sleep Deprived EEG’s in the department
C- Evoked Potentials
To have some experience in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard
To perform routine calibration maintenance on equipment
11. Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)
12. Spinal and Somato-Sensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP’s)
D – Nerve Conduction Studies
To have some experience in performing and reporting on the following to a high standard.
To take a clear and concise clinical history.
To perform routine calibration and maintenance on equipment
13. Upper Limb NCS
14. Lower Limb NCS
Person specification
Professional Registation
Essential criteria
15. Essential
Desirable criteria
16. Essential
6 Months Experience
Essential criteria
17. Essential
Desirable criteria
18. Essential
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 some 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
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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.
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.