Job overview

An opportunity has become available to recruit a   newly qualified  Clinical Physiologist graduate,  who is keen to develop, gain skills and experience to work in a busy department undertaking all the modalities of testing which will include EEG, Nerve Conduction studies and Evoked Potentials.

The Clinical Neurophysiology Department provides a responsive service of Neurophysiological testing for adults and children of all ages as out-patients, as well as an active in-patient service which includes referrals from the adult, liver, paediatrics, neonatal, trauma and Neuro-intensive care units. 

There is an opportunity for in house training to learn and develop skills in the specialised diagnostic examinations e.g ERG, AFT, NCS, Paediatrics and neonate EEGs, ITU EEG & SSEP’s etc

You should demonstrate good verbal/written and oral communication skills, with competency and fluency of the English language. Overseas applicants must possess IELTS at level 7 or will be expected to reach this level of fluency.

The candidate must possess either an HNC/NVQ in Physiological Measurement, BSc in Clinical Physiology or other relevant degree (which includes a Neurophysiology diagnostics). Computer literacy would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to work as part of a highly specialised team engaged in the techniques of recording, measuring and monitoring neurophysiological function in patients (neonates, infants and adults) with the aim of identifying disease of the nervous system. This would be undertaking diagnostic investigations, independently in EEG, EPS, NCS,  

The physiologist at this grade would be required to:

• Manage their own time effectively in order to maximise the day-to-day plan of the workload, as organised by the Technical Manager, on site and off site from the main department.
• Plan and perform standard routine  diagnostic examinations on all patients as requested in accordance with set protocol, procedures and International Standards
• To provide a concise and accurate report of the data recorded in preparation for the Consultant Neurophysiologist final report.
• To participate in training sessions as part of continued professional development
• Actively contribute and implement policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. 

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.