Highly Specialised Physiologist in Neurophysiology

at  Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialised Physiologist in Neurophysiology to join our busy Neurophysiology Department at Whiston Hospital
The Neurophysiology Department at Whiston Hospital consists of a small team of professional who carry out a wide range of specialist tests on both paediatric and adult patients.
The post holder will be a Highly Specialised Physiologist undertaking and reporting on nerve conduction studies for CTS.
Carry out a range of video EEG recordings on both adults and paediatric patients, including routine EEG, sleep deprived EEG, portable EEGs, Ambulatory EEG and home based video ambulatory EEG.

FINANCIAL RESPONSABILITIES

Regularly review consumables used and attempt to remain within the restraints of the budget by being aware of consumables and expenditure.

KEY DUTIES

Routine/specialised digital video EEGs on a wide range of adult and paediatric patients including routine, sleep-deprived, ambulatory, and video ambulatory (24/48/72/96-hour recordings) and portable (ITU/HDU/SCBU) EEGs. This includes patients with psychiatric and behavioural problems and learning difficulties.
Review EEGs and produce a factual report on all adult and paediatric EEGs. Maintain a digital archive of all EEGs.
Responsible for carrying out/reporting on (physiologist-led) nerve conduction studies clinics and maintaining short waiting lists. Also to ensure that appropriate patients are referred onto the Consultant Neurophysiologist.
Maintenance of EEG/EMG/NCS machines and appropriate action taken for any faults discovered. Accurate records are kept of all repairs and services undertaken and services are kept up to date.
To ensure delivery of a patient focussed service including care comfort and dignity of all patients.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1 st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure clinical and professional standards are always met.
Maintenance of a good working relationship with all other departments and staff, providing an effective and efficient Neurophysiology service to all users and patients.
Alert Medical staff to abnormal results. Discuss technical reports in the absence of consultant.
Ensure all Health and Safety policies are adhered to particularly with emphasis on handling of patients with known/potential communicable diseases eg. CJD, MRSA.
Ability to communicate complex information in a variety of forms to patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance of accurate departmental records for all patients.
Ensuring relevant data collation monthly.
Regularly review/update patient information leaflets.
Review EEG/NCS/EMG/AMB/VAMB referrals daily and triage appropriately.
Review electronic referrals to the department daily and triage appropriately.
Prioritising the daily workload.
Regular stock checks.
Internal and external ordering
Devise information leaflets for patients/parents and medical staff for video ambulatory service.
Assist with general admin duties when necessary.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in business planning and development of the Neurophysiology service in collaboration with the Manager.
Nominate staff for any courses / study days that may be beneficial.
Attend any Trust meetings that relate to the Neurophysiology service provisions.