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Job overview
As a qualified and experienced clinical physiologist in the field of neurophysiology, working at a centre of excellence you will provide a first class service with patient centred care, and appropriate planning and use of complex neurophysiological studies.
You will be working as an integral part of a team of 7 clinical physiologists, with supervisory responsibilities for more junior members of staff. In addition you should be able to work independently with respect to both performing tests, and troubleshooting equipment / recording problems.
We see adult patients (typically age 17yrs+, occasionally 15/16yrs) with a range of neurological +/- neuropsychiatric conditions. Much of the work is for comprehensive diagnostic assessment of patients with paroxysmal events, including loss of awareness / consciousness, convulsive movements, or altered behaviour.
As a department we encourage CPD and active participation in research and audit projects.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of professionalism when at work, with the patients, neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team at Chalfont.
Responsible for your own work, and where appropriate that of less experienced colleagues, ensuring its’ integrity, and completeness.
Planning and performing complex neurophysiological studies including, video-EEG telemetry, routine, prolonged and sleep deprived EEGs with video, ambulatory EEGs, and home video-telemetry studies. At present we perform a limited number of PSGs, this is likely to increase in the future.
Participating in ward rounds, MDTs, and teaching sessions with both the immediate neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team.
Working within the trust’s values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improving to deliver quality patient care, collaborative working, and continual improvement of the neurophysiology service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations, offered by the telemetry unit. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under light supervision for more complex procedures.
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour
- Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings
- Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient’s head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit.
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly
- Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes accurately.
- The post holder may be required to manoeuvre patients around the department, in addition to which they may be required to move equipment around the hospital.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- IRCP Part I or equivalent
- Member of Professional Organisation
Desirable
- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Health science services role. The advertised salary is £75,328 - £86,114 Per annum inclusive of HCAS (5% -fringe). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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