Band 8a Advanced Clinical Neurophysiologist

Job summary

The post holder will practice autonomously within the designated speciality area to provide patient centred care. The Advanced Clinical Neurophysiologist will be required to independently carry out highly specialist clinical neurophysiology investigations within an agreed scope of practice, centred around peripheral neurophysiology; electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees, agencies, service users and their carers and families. The post holder will lead the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care for their area within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues working in accordance with trust policies, procedures and guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work-based training associated with the role.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

*Interpret EMG and NCS results and recognise if further testing required to reach a diagnosis or if further investigations for patients presenting to neurophysiology with highly complex pathologies.

*Undertake advanced interpretation of results or expansion of test criteria.

*Able to use highly complex equipment.

*Undertakes nerve conduction tests on wards and ITU with autonomous decision making and providing feedback to refers without a consultant present.

*Contribute to investigations into any complaints regarding the service and report findings to department manager in accordance with local procedure.

*Provide independent high quality clinical reports for peripheral neurophysiology performed.

*Conditions or symptoms in the Advanced Clinical Neurophysiologist scope of practice includes but is not limited to:

oPeripheral neuropathy

oUlnar nerve entrapment at the wrist

oAsymmetric lower limb sensory impairment

oMeralgia paraesthetica

oRadiculopathy, cervical or lumbar

oTarsal tunnel syndrome

oRadial nerve injury

oPeroneal nerve entrapment

*Act as a main communication point for physiologist enquiries, to include being able to offer specialist advice on highly complex investigation and protocols that involve both NHS staff, facilities and/or resources. Accepting and initially responding to both sensitive and often highly complex information.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Professional Healthcare Registration with a UK Regulatory Body (AHCS).

* Master's level Qualification in specific speciality.

* Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality i.e MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neurophysiology), MSc Clinical Physiology.

* BSc Hons Clinical Physiology.

* Association of Neurophysiologist Scientist Membership (ANS)

* Recognised Teaching & Assessing/ Mentoring Qualification / Course or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

* A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice.

* Significant post registration experience at a senior level in neurophysiology, having carried