Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist

We are looking to recruit a band 7 Clinical Physiologist or Clinical Scientist in Neurophysiology for 12 months maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for band 6 physiologists looking to progress their career and develop leadership skills in Neurophysiology. The maternity cover replaces our lead for sleep but the area of responsibility can be adjusted to meet the successful candidates strengths. Main duties of the job The role will include independent outpatient clinics in EEG (all modalities) and NCS for carpal tunnel screening and ulnar neuropathy screening. In additional there are weekly peripheral neuropathy screening clinics supported by the Consultant Neurophysiologist. Neurophysiology at SWB are across 2 sites now the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital has opened. Here inpatient investigations are performed in the department and on the wards including wards at other acute Trusts in the region. Fulltime physiologists are rostered for inpatient clinics 1-2 days a week.

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or BSC in Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology)
Desirable
• MSc Neurosensory Sciences
• ANS Part 1 / A
• ANS Part 2 / B
Experience Essential
• Relevant post graduate experience across EEG and Peripheral neurophysiology modalities
• Experience with adults of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments
Desirable
• Experience at band 7 role leading in an area of Neurophysiology
• Experience with paediatrics of all ages in dedicated and non dedicated environments
• Experience in PSG and MSLT
• Experience in Evoked potentials
Knowledge Essential
• High level of knowledge of neurological conditions investigated in Neurophysiology
Desirable
• Knowledge of sleep studies
  
  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), has opened and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three strategic objectives :
• Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
• Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
• Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives