Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary

1.    Provides routine EEG and other Clinical Neurophysiology services across a range of procedures to patients with developmental, neurological and/or psychiatric disorders referred to the departments from across the Trust and other hospitals.
2.    Contributes to policies and procedures appropriate to the tasks.
3.    Participate in training, education and assessment in line with National and Professional requirements.  This includes analysis and interpretation of data and the provision of patient reports.
4.    Participate in quality assurance and/or research and developmental programmes.
5.    Works collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Key Relationships

A list of staff the post holder will have regular contact with

Consultants, Service General Manager, Department Deputy Managers, Nursing Staff, Junior Medical Staff, Ward Sister, Matron, Epilepsy Nurse Specialists, Administrative and Clerical Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Scientists.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Maintain high standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.
2.    Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing health-care needs.
3.    Follows guidelines for the implementation of policies. 
4.    Perform routine, sleep and in-patient EEG on adult and paediatric patients. 
5.    Perform Nerve Conduction Studies for carpal tunnel syndrome
6.    Perform a limited range of multi-modality evoked potentials  This includes:- Visual evoked potentials (VEP)- Somato-sensory evoked potentials (SSEP Upper & Lower limbs)
7.    Participate in effective team working.
8.    Participate in simple audit and/or research and development programmes.
9.    Provide reports on a range of Neurophysiological investigations. 
10.    Maintain continuous professional development appropriate to the range of Neurophysiology services to patients.
11.    Perform simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of recording equipment or any apparatus within the department including care and maintenance of electrodes.
12.    Adheres to National, Trust and local policies, guidelines and protocols.
13.    Under supervision perform specialised Clinical Neurophysiology investigations. 

Quality

1.    To attend Consultant’s reporting sessions as required and ensure that the technical and clinical input to the session supports the consultant diagnosis and report.
2.    To attend Trust and regional audit meetings, and support the ongoing development of audit into Neurophysiology best practice.  Also attend regular neurophysiology meetings involving physiologists, clinicians and support staff.
3.    To regularly attend educational and scientific meetings, and feedback  to other team members.
4.    Ensure personal compliance with regards to mandatory, professional, and personal development according to service needs.
5.    To maintain quality control procedures as directed by departmental policy including regular machine verification.
6.    To develop and maintain unified quality standards for the service across the Trust.
7.    To respond to any complaints, inform the business manager and assist in the response to these as required.
8.    Where possible, rectify faults detected in equipment and arrange for repairs to be carried out.
9.    To liaise with doctors, nursing and ancillary staff to promote the smooth running of the Department and to achieve good communication between all members of the team.
10.    To work within agreed policies and protocols of the Trust and professional body.
11.    To contribute to the implementation of the Trust and Directorate framework for clinical governance, including performing audits and setting of standards for the speciality and the Trust, thereby monitoring, maintaining and improving a quality service.
12.    Ensure safe working practices and a safe environment for the delivery of the service.
13.    Undertake responsibility for the efficient and effective use of financial resources.

Management and Training

1.    Teach, supervise and support the junior (student) technical staff within the Department.
2.    To liase with secretarial and clerical staff in arranging appointments for Clinical Neurophysiology as appropriate.
3.    To assist in the preparation of appropriate and accurate statistical information and audit for the Department as required.
4.    Ensure that the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy is adhered to by all staff, contractors and outside agencies while in the department.
5.    To ensure accurate logging and filing of data from neurophysiological investigations and be responsible for its availability and retrieval.

Research and Development

1.    To actively participate in research, clinical trials and publications undertaken by the Department and collaborate with other departments within the Trust when necessary.
2.    To liaise with the service manager and consultant(s) to introduce new technology and methods that will benefit the Department and the Trust.