Job summary
- Main area
- Neurophysiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 234-24-M0824-B6-7
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £35,392 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2024
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Practitioner/Healthcare Scientist
NHS AfC: Band 7
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
Are you a Healthcare Scientist or Practitioner in Neurophysiology?
Applications are invited for the position of a Band 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner or a Band 7 Healthcare Scientist to join our friendly team in the Neurophysiology Department at the NNUH. The ideal candidate should be confident, organised, have good people skills, work confidentially within a team & have the ability to use their initiative.
The NNUH is an academic teaching hospital located in the Science Park to the south of Norwich city centre. The hospital is located within easy reach of the Norwich Research Park & the University of East Anglia & we are building many academic links & opportunities. The hospital is only 23 years old & the Neurophysiology Department is fortunate to have enviable resources. The team comprises of 7 Science Scientists, 3 Consultants & a Registrar in Clinical Neurophysiology, along with 3 administrative staff. We typically see around 5500 patients a year.
Our department performs a full modality of Neurophysiological investigations, including EEG’s (routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory & Telemetry, all with video), Nerve Conduction Studies (for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar Neuropathy & Peripheral Neuropathy), Evoked Potentials (VEP, ERG (pattern and flash), EOG (all visual testing is to ISCEV standard) and SEP) & Intra Operative Monitoring for Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery.
Up to £8000 relocation package for the successful applicant (terms & conditions apply)
Main duties of the job
The job role at band 6 or 7 include performing all routine investigations; EEG’s, NCS for CTS and VEP’s; on patients of all ages and abilities. Both roles also involve contribution to the day to day running of the department and training of the junior members of the team. If the successful candidate is employed into the Healthcare Scientist position (at band 7) the job roll also incorporates performing our specialist investigations (Ambulatory EEG, Telemetry, ERG, EOG and IOM). If the successful applicant is employed into the Science Practitioner position there will be the objective to train them so they become proficient in these specialist investigations, with a view to them working towards the position of Healthcare Scientist. We are passionate about and actively encourage professional development, our department is lucky to have a significant training budget so you will be supported to achieve additional competencies. This position is open to all qualified individuals, whether experienced or newly qualified.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A career at our Trust offers you the chance to be part of an excellent team who have a shared passion for providing the best possible care to patients when they need it most. If you have the experience required and are motivated by this exciting opportunity, our friendly and supportive team would love to hear from you!
This is a substantive post. Please note on your application which post you are applying for (band 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner or band 7 Healthcare Scientist).
All shortlisted applicants are encouraged to arrange an informal visit to the Neurophysiology Department; to arrange this or obtain further information please contact: Adrian Tearle Lead Healthcare Scientist in Neurophysiology on 01603 287149 or email [email protected]
The department is operational from 0800 to 1800 on weekdays; there is no evening, weekend or on-call work, with the exception of occasional late working on Wednesdays for long IOM cases. We are happy to consider flexible working patterns, such as a four-day week.
Requirements:
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science or Post Graduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or equivalent formal specialist training (e.g., BTEC HNC in MPPM) or equivalent experience and professional exams (e.g. ANS EEG and ANS NCS & EP, or equivalents) or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- AHCS registration (or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post)
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience equivalent to postgraduate level
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS BOTH BAND 6 HEALTHCARE SCIENCE PRACTITIONER & BAND 7 HEALTHCARE SCIENTIST JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) Or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology Or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology Or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
- ECNE/EPTA/ANS Part I / EEG and II / NCS & EP exams or equivalent knowledge and experience
- AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant training/Neurophysiology service experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform a wide range of specialist Neurophysiological investigations, and to have high levels of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant fields
- Able to interpret and provide a factual report for all or majority of departmental investigations listed in respective job description
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adrian Tearle
- Job title
- Lead Healthcare Scientist in Neurophysiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 287149
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