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Specialised Clinical Neurophysiologist (Band 6)NHS AfC: Band 6Main area: Clinical Neurophysiology Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 339-NMSK6201-TJC Site: Southmead Hospital Town: Bristol Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/03/2025 23:59 The Grey Walter Department of Clinical Neurophysiology is based within the Brunel Building of Southmead Hospital. The department is looking for an experienced specialised neurophysiologist to join our busy service. The successful candidate will have extensive experience across a wide range of specialist neurophysiological techniques and procedures with Master level post-graduate experience. Candidates must be registerable with the AHCS/RCCP and should have ANS professional body (Part I and II) qualifications or evidence of this level. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week with an out-of-hours weekend on-call service for EEG also being provided. The department carries out a range of routine and non-routine procedures and the candidate would be expected to work across all areas of the department. Main duties of the jobProvides complex and specialised Clinical Physiologist service(s) to patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide range of medical disorders including those, which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature. Undertakes interpretation of results and provision of reports. Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with others to ensure that the service needs are met. Provides advice to clinicians. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesMonitor and maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients. To take responsibility for each investigation undertaken, whether within the department, on the wards, in theatre or on emergency call out. 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 that are of a clinical/professional nature. Participate in the implementation of policies. To provide, for patients, some basic, but in the majority complex diagnostic procedures which encompasses the planning, performance and interpretation of a range of neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence. Provide reports on specialist Neurophysiological investigations. Participate in audit and/or research and development programmes. Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services to patients. Provide an out of hours week-end Neurophysiology Service. Undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department including care and maintenance of electrodes. Contribute to the effective and efficient use of information resources, administrative patient reporting and data storage. Ensure personal compliance, with regard to mandatory, professional and personal development according to service needs. Ensure personal compliance with CPD guidelines and professional codes of conduct. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for statistical and other processes. Contribute to the health and safety and quality assurance policies to patients, staff and visitors. Communicate with patients, carers, nursing and medical staff, managers, medical electronics and medical physics departments, administrative and clerical staff within the Clinical Neurophysiology department, all grades of Neurophysiologists within the Clinical Neurophysiology department, risk assessors etc. Participate in the teaching and training of all routine procedures to other Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) and staff grades in the department as required. Person specificationQualificationsPractical experience and familiarity with basic EEG/EP/NCS procedures Appropriate level of knowledge and experience If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbersName: Peter Walsh Job title: Clinical Neurophysiology Service Manager Email address: Telephone number: 117 4141044 Please contact Peter Walsh, Neurophysiology Service Manager, on 0117 441052 or email to find out more or to arrange an informal visit.#J-18808-Ljbffr