Neurophysiology Specialist Healthcare Scientist

To provide an efficient, comprehensive and high-quality diagnostic service that will include performing Neurophysiological procedures (EEG, CTS screening and Visual Evoked Potentials) the majority to be performed without direct supervision. Patients of all ages are referred from a wide range specialities with diverse medical conditions, including those with learning difficulties and mental health disorders. To participate in the supervision, training and development of junior staff and ensure a high level of professional standards are maintained.

Provide a diagnostic neurophysiology service in both dedicated and non-dedicated environment.

Perform EEG recordings, employing standard techniques without direct supervision.

Perform portable EEGs in technically challenging areas such as ITU & NNU.

Perform Ambulatory (24 Hour) EEG recordings.

Perform Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome independently.

Perform multi-modal (VEP,BSAEP & SEP) Evoked Potential studies.

Undertake a professional interest in a specialist area of Clinical Neurophysiology delivery.

Responsible for taking appropriate action during investigations if serious abnormalities are identified.

Undertakes interpretation and reporting in a timely manner.

Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient service

For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Competently perform EEG,NCS and EP diagnostic testing; - Demonstrate good IT skills on a range of software

Desirable: - Use of hospital systems: Minestrone, EPRO, Patient Centre etc

Qualifications

Essential: - BSc in relevant science subject and/or be completing MSc; - To have followed or be following the National STP in Neurophysiology

Desirable: - MSc in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology)

Experience

Essential: - Minimum 2 years experience working in Neurophysiology with documented evidence of practice

Desirable: - ANS Professional examination in either EEG or NCS