Trainee Healthcare Scientists

This is a trainee post for a Healthcare Scientist in Neurophysiology. This is a fixed term post for 3 years with potential for a permanent post based on completion of required academic and clinical training along with appropriate assessments.

During training the trainee will learn to

Undertake, plan, and interpret a range of basic Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence. Including

Perform EEG investigations using specialist techniques. These include sleep deprived EEG and NEAD protocol EEG.

Perform Emergency EEGs on wards EEG on the wards, including EEGs on ITU or general wards.

Perform visual evoked potentials.

Assist with EMG and NCS studies.

Assess both clinical and non clinical situations,events,problems,patient conditions in detail to determine best course of action.

Provide factual technical reports on a range of routine Neurophysiological investigations.

Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients and initiate remedial action where necessary.

Undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the dept. including care and maintenance of electrodes.

Perform Routine and sleep deprived investigations off site (Tameside General Hospital) under supervision. This will include Paediatric EEGs.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukWe reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed term contracts will be offered to external (non NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Qualifications & Training

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential: - An interest in Neurosciences and Neurophysiology.; - Competent in Microsoft Office products.; - Ability to work well under pressure.