Job Description

To plan, prepare and perform a range of standard and highly specialist neurophysiological investigations on a diverse range of patients as required.



Analysis and preparation/editing of data for interpretation by senior colleagues



Carry out training and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate student clinical physiologists and other healthcare professionals.



Contributes to the development of evidence-based practice to include departmental/ regional audits and development of departmental protocols.



To work as an effective member of the team to ensure that the patient is central to all that we do and that services are run smoothly and efficiently.



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.



To perform routine and complex neurophysiological investigations in keeping with experience and qualifications. This will include out-patients and in-patients that may be at the bedside.



Consideration will be given to newly qualified (band 5), and physiologists/ scientists with demonstrable experience.



We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



Responsibility to plan, prepare and perform a range of standard, diagnostic Neurophysiological investigations (electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials, basic nerve conduction studies) on a range of different patients of all ages according to departmental protocols in dedicated and non-dedicated environments (wards including HDU, ICU). Responsibility to plan, prepare and perform a full range of advanced, diagnostic neurophysiological investigations (continuous EEG monitoring, Video/EEG telemetry, ambulatory EEG, advanced evoked potentials e.g. electroretinography, multiple sleep latency testing, polygraphic recordings) on a range of different patients of all ages according to departmental protocols, generally unsupervised but under supervision where necessary. Performed in dedicated and non-dedicated environments (wards, HDU, ICU, neonatal ICU or at home). Monitor clinical change and take accurate clinical information to support that of referring consultant to aid interpretation by senior colleagues. Depending on initial findings of all investigations, responsibility to use initiative to adapt, prolong or change an investigation to meet the clinical need of the patient, optimising diagnostic information for referring clinician. Undertakes and interprets diagnostic tests, including equipment testing/ highly specialist tests. Analysis of prolonged periods of complex data, and production of accurate factual report on all neurophysiological investigations, and where necessary, comparisons made to normal or previously recorded data. To include accurate documentation/descriptions of any clinical change/events or interventions. Responsibility for accurate analysis, and unsupervised editing of complicated diagnostic ambulatory/video-EEG telemetry data to identify and extract relevant information for reporting by the colleagues. To include identification of reported or unreported seizures, and EEG abnormalities. Safe archiving and indexing of pertinent data to various storage media or databases. Personally accountable for the planning, prioritisation and appointment of appropriate investigations based on clinical urgency and need. This often includes liaison with wards and medical/nursing staff where necessary and evaluating room, staffing and equipment availability for required investigations. Responsibility to conduct routine preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and ensure regular calibration and general maintenance of equipment. Recognition of faults and appropriate action required. Responsibility to clean equipment and implement safe disposal of clinical waste. Cleaning electrodes according to local and/or national guidelines.

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