Clinical Physiologist

Location

Liverpool | United Kingdom

Job description

Role summary To provide a complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service to patients of all ages with Neurological or psychiatric disorders. Key responsibilities Job Summary (Clinical) Perform a range of Healthcare Scientist clinical and technical activities including: Perform routine video telemetry Perform Pre-Surgical telemetry under supervision Perform ambulatory monitoring Perform range of sleep testing, including NPSG,MSLT,MWT and pulse oximetry. Perform NCS for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Participate in the training and education of PTPs, plus other staff groups. Liaising with Consultant Clinical Physiologist when required. Clinical Plan, perform and interpret a range of basic and advanced Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence, taking appropriate action where necessary. Investigations will be performed on patients of all ages, the investigations will include; Perform routine EEG investigations, inc, sleep deprivation. Perform non routine EEG investigations, inc, portable EEGs on ward and ITU Perform routine video telemetry Perform Pre-Surgical telemetry under supervision Perform ambulatory monitoring Perform Visual Evoked Responses (VEP) Perform range of sleep testing, including NPSG,MSLT,MWT and pulse oximetry. Perform Wada Investigations Assist in EMG investigations (The range of investigations may be subject to change dependent on the service requirements and developments.) Provide technical reports on a range of Neurophysiological investigations Initiate and participate in audit programmes Undertake responsibility for archiving diagnostic data and maintaining database integrity Maintain continued professional development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services to patients. Undertake simple fault finding of Neurophysiology equipment and logging of all incidents and contact EBME, IT and/or manufacturers to rectify, liaising with Professional Service Manager. In conjunction with the manufacturers, ensure that the clinical information are appropriately maintained. Regularly participate in R&D activity, liaising with Consultant Clinical Physiologist to use appropriate research methodology, then ensuring collation and publication of results Monitor and maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological service(s) in all aspects of work. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs. Provide support and assistance to Neurophysiological staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations, including those of a clinical/professional nature. Participate in the implementation of policies. Managerial/Leadership Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of information resources and administrative patient reporting and data storage. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for statistical and other management purposes. Contribute to the health and safety and quality assurance policies to patients, staff and visitors. Attend Trust, Regional and National meetings relating to issues of Neurophysiology Service(s) provision. May participate in the development of business plans for the Neurophysiology Participate in Trust- wide projects. Contribute to the recruitment, appointment and retention of all staff in line with Trust policies and guidelines. Contribute to the analysis and workforce planning needs of the Neurophysiology establishment and skill mix as appropriate to the safe provision of service(s) to patients within budget provision. Promote and ensure equality, diversity and rights for all. Education, Training and Development Participate in the implementation of education and training of Clinical Physiologists and other staff groups in line with mandatory, professional and personal development according to staff needs. Remedial action may be taken as necessary. May be responsible for the training, assessment and continuing professional development of trainee and recently qualified Clinical Physiologists. Undertake responsibility for the implementation of teaching and training programmes at all levels for Neurophysiology services. Participate in teaching and training in Neurophysiology to a broad range of healthcare workers including medical, AHP, nursing, HCS etc. Ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional and persona development according to service needs. Ensure personal compliance with CPD guidelines, professional codes of conduct and evaluate the effect of development on service delivery. Clinical Governance and Audit Implement and register audits from the Neurophysiology audit plan to ensure compliance with and development of professional and local policies and procedures and clinical standards/guidelines. Liaising with Department Audit Lead. Contribute to the facilitation of patient and public involvement in the development of Neurophysiological services(s). Facilitate the investigation of complaints regarding the service(s) and to report findings to the Trust in accordance with local procedure and to take remedial action if appropriate. Work within Trust agreed policies and protocols.

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£35.39k - £42.62k per annum