Job Description

A u nique opportunity has arisen at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for an exp erienced, dyn amic person to join our department



We are looking for a n experienced Specialist/ Clinical Physiologist who is enthusiastic, organised and well-motivated with proven technical and communication skills and a zest for providing excellence. Applications are invited from experienced and newly qualified Clinical Physiologists who would be supported with further training and development .



You will work closely with the Clinical Service Manager, Consultant Neurophysiologists, and the Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologists to provide a high-quality service



The job is based at the Royal Preston H ospital but a need to work at other hospitals is a possibility.



The department is committed to supporting Continual Professional Development and our services w ill offer you opportunities to challenge and develop your skills .



Short listed a pplicants are strongly a dvised to visit the department.



For informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the department contact Anne Fowler , Acting Clinical Service Manager (01772) 528151



You will be able to perform the full range of EEG investigations, and if applying for the Specialis t Clinical Physiologist role , be capable of performing Evoked Potential investigations as well as Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . Knowledge and experience of Intra-operative neuro monitoring would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.



The department has a busy, friendly team of staff who provide a Neurophysiology service across Lancashire and South Cumbria.



Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the North West .



We provide a full range of general hospital services to the population of Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, and aim to deliver excellent and compassionate care that meets the individual needs of every patient.



We currently provide a range of specialist services including neurosurgery and neurology, oncology, burns and plastics, renal and disablement to 1.5m patients across the area . We have recently expanded our range of specialist services and are established as the major trauma centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria.



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Your main duties will include:

Und ertake or assist unsupervised with a wide range of routine, specialist and advanced neurophysiological investigations on outpatients and in-patients to aid in clinical diagnosis. Investigations include sleep, ambulatory and portable EEG recording for both adults and paediatrics in ICU and the neonatal unit on and off site, MSLTs, MWTs, evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies and assist with intra-operative monitoring during spinal and craniotomy surgery.



Interpret and report on the investigations producing a factual report.



Work collaboratively and co-operatively with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the service needs are met.



Un dertake clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and other professions.



Participate in CPD, r esearch and development and clinical audit