Apprentice Physiologist - Neurophysiology
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and dynamic team at James Cook University Hospital as an apprentice, delivering Neurophysiology and Sleep services in the Middlesbrough/Tees Valley area.You will be primarily working alongside 1 Principal Clinical Neurophysiologist, 1 Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist, 3 Specialised Clinical Physiologists, 3 Clinical Physiologist, 3 Consultant Neurophysiologists and an Administration Team.
In addition you will be working alongside a team of Associate and Assistant sleep physiologists.
You will be expected to have excellent communication skills, IT skills, enthusiasm for making a difference to patients and clients along with a friendly and understanding disposition. Previous experience of working with the general public in a caring capacity would be an advantage.
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of clinical Neurophysiology, including Electroencephalography (EEG), Evoked Potentials (EP) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Sleep studies including Polysomnography (PSG) and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MLST).
The post will be remunerated on a band 5 Annex 21 which can be viewed at: https://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-21-to-25/annex-21-arrangements-for-pay-and-banding-of-trainees.
Annex 21 Salary Applies - From £23,875 to £36,483
these are the percentages of the top of the band we would pay:
Year 1 65%
Year 2 70%
Year 3 75%
Main duties of the job
This position is a full time 3 years fixed term contract, with a substantive post available following successful completion of the degree apprenticeship in Healthcare Science level 6, specialising in Neurophysiology which is delivered at University of West England (Bristol) for which you will need to travel, and attaining the ANS part 1 professional examination.The degree is funded and the successful candidate will be given a fixed amount for travel and subsistence. The ANS part 1 professional examination will be self-funded.
The successful candidate must possess:
- GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English would be accepted).
- A-level subjects: Grade C or above in one of the subject requirements shown below.
- Specific subjects: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science in Society, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You'll need a minimum of five units in an acceptable subject.
- You must not hold a similar degree qualification (including apprenticeship) and you must not be in any form of formal government-funded education.
Please note this vacancy may close once it receives sufficient applicants
Working for our organisation
The department of Neurophysiology is responsible for providing a comprehensive, highly specialist clinical diagnostic service to patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide range of medical disorders including those which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.
- Your Leadership Impact
- Leading Your Team to Success
- Service Improvement for Beginners
- Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English would be accepted).
- A-level subjects: Grade C or above in one of the subject requirements shown below. Specific subjects: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science in Society, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You'll need a minimum of five units in an acceptable subject.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge or understanding of the role of the health care science workforce.
- Knowledge or understanding of the role of the health care science workforce. Have excellent IT skills
- Previous experience of working with both adults and paediatrics
Experience
Desirable criteria- Previous Healthcare experience (volunteer, work experience, care sector)
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.