Independent Clinical Physiologist
With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.
We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
Neurophysiology are seeking to recruit a qualified clinical scientist or clinical physiologist to join the team. Based at the Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC) we also provide inpatient Neurophysiology diagnostic services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), which opened in October 2024.
Applicants should hold a relevant Neurophysiology degree and ideally ANS professional exams. Applications are also encouraged from year 3 STP students seeking employment in the Birmingham area. Training and assessment in nerve conduction studies can be provided in house for those candidates with BSc in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) or there is support for further academic study.
Duties will include all EEG modalities including sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG and independent nerve conduction clinics. In addition the candidate will contribute to the running of the service on a day to day basis and areas of particular interest will be supported.
There is some requirement of training junior members of the team or wider health care professions.
Main duties of the job- Performs a range of neurophysiology diagnostic tests and produces factual reports.
- Participates in the out of hours on call EEG rota
- Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
- Rotates between BTC and MMUH, approximately 4:1.
- Participate in quality assurance, audit and/or research and development programmes
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.
For more information on this job role please see attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (Other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience + professional exam
- Registration RCCP
- Specialist courses/qualification
- Registration with HCPC
- MSc Neurosensory Science (STP)
Experience
Essential criteria- Practical experience, familiarity and proven abilities with the range of investigations across the 3 NP modalities:- EEG, Peripheral Neurophysiology & EPs including interpretation and reporting
- Participation in training of junior staff
- Experience of advanced techniques
Communication
Essential criteria- Evidence of working and communicating in a team
- Experience of communicating with a broad range of patient groups eg children, eldery and those with learning disability
- Experience in presenting case studies or audits
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good knowledge of conditions regularly investigated within a neurophysiology service
We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.