Clinical Physiologist, Neurophysiology

Location

Belfast | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

To be responsible for the provision of technical and non-technical services in the neurophysiological department. To provide a high quality, comprehensive, regional, clinical neurophysiological service to patients of all ages from a wide range of specialities. The patients suffer from a variety of medical disorders including those, which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature. To perform highly complex, specialised, neurophysiological diagnostic procedures, autonomously and without supervision, and in accordance with departmental protocols and guidelines. To be responsible for initiating further action if necessary (e.g. admission to hospital, treatment and medical intervention). As a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist, the post holder will be required to use their experience, knowledge and judgement to adapt the investigation for maximum efficacy in numerous unique clinical and neurophysiological situations, requiring real time analysis and interpretation. To undertake interpretation of results and provision of factual/technical reports, and to collaborate with consultant Neurophysiologist to create final report. To provide advice to clinicians on technical reports, and to provide verbal interpretation for diagnostic tests when required to do so. Demonstrate a high level of understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management in the development and application of complex treatment plans using expert decision-making skills within the specialist Neurophysiology Service. Monitor and report quality issue affecting the provision of expert Clinical Neurophysiology care and delivery. Act as a resource to colleagues internally and is recognised as a clinical expert providing advice locally on complex cases to senior staff and accepting patient referrals with complex needs from colleagues region-wide. Act as a resource to Medical staff and other professionals locally regarding prioritisation criteria and appropriate referral to the Neurophysiology Service. To supervise trainee and junior clinical physiologists. To work collaboratively and cooperatively on a day-to-day basis with others to ensure that service needs are met. To lead in the education, development and training of student and junior clinical physiologists (neurophysiology), and other professionals as and when required. To be accountable for the provision, governance, audit and quality of a specialist area of Clinical Neurophysiology Service delivery. To lead/participate in audit and /or research and development programs..

Responsibilities

• To independently plan, perform and interpret a range of basic and advanced highly specialised neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence
• To collect and determine diagnostic parameters and numerical values for a range of tests at all times conforming to national professional guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Current RCCP registration, with a view to attaining M-level registration and further registration as required. ANS membership (Full)
• At least 5 years experience in a Band 7 Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) role.

Desirable Skills

• The ability to undertake complex hand-eye coordination tasks such as electrode placement; must have a high degree of manual dexterity for executing tasks of a delicate nature.
• The ability to multi-task effectively.

Further Information

Location: Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast.

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Salary

£48.53k - £54.62k per annum