An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology), in a dynamic and busy department at the regional Neuroscience Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The ideal candidate will provide support for Neurophysiology services undertaken at all UHB sites. It is desirable the post holder has experience in some of the specialised techniques the department offers, but training will be given. The successful candidate must be able to work the flexible hours involved in some of these services.
Responsibilities
* Prepare the environment for recording of Neurophysiological procedures.
* Prepare patients for routine Electroencephalogram (EEG) recording in a dedicated environment and on wards, including head measurement and the application of electrodes and provide factual report.
* Perform routine, sleep, ward, intensive care and 24-hour EEGs independently.
* Setup and download data from 24-hour EEG monitors. Monitor electrode function and record quality.
* Perform routine Evoked Potentials (EP) tests to include complex investigations independently.
* Prepare patients for EP tests, Carpal Tunnel Screening (CTS) & Electromyography (EMG) clinics.
* Record routine and sleep EEGs on a co-operative adult according to a prescribed protocol including annotation of the record as appropriate.
* Perform EEG recording on wards, High dependency units (HDU's) and Intensive care unit (ICU's). Scanning Ambulatory-EEG under supervision
* Perform routine EPs.
* Perform CTS and record findings as appropriate to the referral and recognise the need for additional testing which may need doing by a Senior or Consultant.
* Assist Consultants in EMG clinics and scribe EMG findings.
* Apply agreed evocative techniques.
* Remove electrodes from the patient and clean the applied area if necessary.
* Wash and/or sterilise any electrodes/equipment as necessary following the procedure according to agreed protocols.
You will also have the opportunity to experience a wide range of advanced and specialised diagnostic procedures in Neurophysiology. The applicants should be both enthusiastic and flexible to meet the many needs of the department and contribute to the process of modernisation and improvements in the service we offer to patients. Excellent communication skills are required to manage the diversity of patients and the complexity of information.
You will be expected to participate in the on-call service.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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