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Clinical Physiologist - Neurophysiology - EEG Department
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9362-25-0339 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Independently perform digital EEGs with video recordings on patients with routine monitoring of EEG plus activation procedures if not contra-indicated. Perform EEG recordings to a consistently high level and with appropriate amendments as required, on neonates, paediatrics and patients of all ages and with additional needs. Perform EEGs for sleep-deprived/sleep recordings within the department, liaising with parents/ patients to ensure optimum results on an individual basis. Carry out highly specialised portable EEG recordings on Wards/Intensive Care/High-Dependency Unit. Monitor the EEG changes if required during administration (by clinician) of any medication in the department or on the wards/ITU. Confidently perform specific 16 channel 2472-hour ambulatory EEG recordings independently, a significant number being on paediatric patients with wide range of abilities. In-depth analysis of ambulatory EEG, annotating and pruning relevant sections for consultant review as required. Report on all tests, analysing data and writing comprehensive factual reports. Competent and confident in providing provisional reports on investigations if clinically urgent and appropriate both normal and abnormal, to other medical staff in the absence of off-site consultants. Liaise with internal and external medical, nursing and healthcare professionals regarding patient care and management. Triage and prioritise patient referrals from all sources. Ensure reports are sent out in a timely manner to all relevant parties, in accordance with local policies/departmental protocols. Ensure data quality by undertaking equipment calibration for tests performed within the department. Ensure the technical quality of assessment complies with published national guidelines. Work alongside Head of Department, attending meetings as required and cascading information relevant to the service/learning. Maintain and expand competencies to remain state registered. Participate in relevant audits as required to enhance service provision at department/Trust/inter-departmental/National level. Keep up to date with new developments/equipment within specialist Neurophysiology field and attend relevant national and inter-departmental meetings as part of CPD. Assist in the planning and implementation of further specialist services for the neurophysiology department - researching and reviewing protocols and practices to maintain highest standards. Responsible for CPD and achieving goals set in IPR appraisal plus ensuring mandatory training is up to date. Responsible for maintaining good working order of all equipment adhering to Trust health and safety policies. Monitor and manage routine maintenance of equipment, ensuring repairs carried out as necessary with minimal disruption to patient care/service. Perform clerical duties and assist Lead Physiologist in day-to-day running of department and managing service provision. Partake in training of students/other medical/non-medical staff as required. Monitor and maintain department stock levels. Act in a manner that illustrates respect for privacy, dignity,equality, diversity, and confidentiality. Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent patient care skills. Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential being flexible and adaptable to meet the service needs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.