Service Manager Clinical Neurophysiology

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust•Wolverhampton, WV

About The Position

Undertakes managerial and administrative tasks for the department. Budget holder for the department. Reports on urgent in-patient investigations during the absence of the Consultant Neurophysiologist as per agreed Standard Operating Procedure. Undertakes unsupervised clinical Neurophysiological tests on patients to aid in clinical diagnosis: interprets results and provides factual reports. Undertakes unsupervised specialist and advanced clinical neurophysiological investigations and procedures to aid clinical diagnosis, interprets results and provides factual reports and advises clinicians. Produced reports for issuing to referring clinicians on normal EEGs, normal and abnormal upper limb nerve conduction studies and normal lower limb nerve conduction studies as per departmental guidelines and verifies reports on the above produced by other clinical physiologists and clinical scientists. Undertakes clinical supervision and training for trainee staff, trainee doctors and other professionals. Participates in regular clinical audit and undertakes research and development. Represents the department at various internal and external meetings including regional Heads of Department meetings, Education meetings, Governance meetings etc Departmental lead for Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection prevention and fire. General duties To observe and uphold local fire, health and safety, infection prevention and first aid with regard to patients, careres and colleagues in line with the trust and Divisional governance procedures. To be lead for all of these matters. To observe and uphold all safeguarding issues with regard to patients, carers and colleagues in line with the Trust and clinical governance procedures. To be aware of own schedule for any given day, ensure the smooth running of the department and can adapt when the need arises. To report on various in-patient and out-patient investigations t o deal with suggestions, comments and complaints in line with Trust policy and procedures. To communicate and liaise with other medical professionals from both within the Trust and other outside Organisations. To maintain the confidentiality of all patient data and information at all times. To be responsible for the comfort and safety of patients, carers, visitors and members of staff during their v isit to the department. Ensure that communication with the patient, carers and family is maintained at all times during their Departmental visit. Keep up to date with mandatory training across the department. Be willing to undertake further professional development and attend appropriate meetings and courses as r equired. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Scientific duties To perform a wide range of neurophysiology investigations on both inpatients and outpatients, adapting where necessary the technique and to accommodate clinical state of the patient (psychological, emotional and aggressive behaviours, and the degree of patient co-operation (such as intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviours and neurodiversity). To assist the consultant neurophysiologists in their EMG clinics. To gain written and verbal consent for procedures performed. To gain written consent for the use of ambulatory/telemetry equipment and consequences due to loss or d amage of this equipment. To offer advice to patients on leaving the department if they are found to be photosensitive to reduce the risk of further epileptic seizures To advise patients of the necessary precautions to take following sleep deprivation to reduce the risk of further seizures. To provide verbal and written information regarding the after effects of sedation prior to the patient leaving t he department following a sedation EEG. Explain the after effects and side effects of EMG investigation including for patients on blood thinners and a dvice on what to do in an emergency. To work within departmental policies and procedures but have the ability to adapt working practices to perform accurate and reliable investigations under pressure and at speed should an emergency or need arise. To have the ability to adjust parameters and settings of equipment to reflect recording conditions and d ifficulties. Person specific Allocate appointments in appropriate clinics, at appropriate clinic sites and time slots. To provide end of month salary and investigation data and send to the appropriate department or person. To co-ordinate arrangements for sedation procedures on the ward with the ward, patient and referring Consultant. Obtain additional medical information relevant to the investigation from the appropriate source. Produce and verify neurophysiology reports to issue to the referring clinicians. Triage referrals received by the department. Discuss and advise referring medical staff of the appropriateness of requested investigations and make relevant suggestions. To prioritise incoming referral during the absence of consultant colleagues using the triaging protocols. Managerial and additional duties To act in a supervisory, mentor and advisory capacity with regard to the work of the department and its s taff. To monitor and approve staff holidays, absence and sickness following the relevant trust policies and Procedures. To be the first line triage all referrals coming into the department. To oversee the training of all staff including trainees, apprentices, work experience personnel and medical students. To act as line manager for the updating of computer access/mandatory training and induction of staff. To assist in the training of clinical physiologists to the required ANS/BSCN standards, to act as a work based Assessor and represent them and the department accordingly. Take an active role in revising and updating departmental policies and procedures as necessary. To cover duties as necessary across all departmental sites when necessary. Monitor and supervise the ordering of goods and services and be an authorised signatory for these orders as necessary. Maintain appropriate service contracts for all equipment, renew and engage in the booking of the services etc. To take an active role in audit, research and development. To act as audit convenor and lead for all audits affecting neurology and neurophysiology. To share information at governance and ensure timely completion. To be available for the governance meetings to share the relevant audit information. To act as safeguarding and health and safety lead for the department Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service.

Requirements

Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.
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Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Responsibilities

Undertakes managerial and administrative tasks for the department.
Budget holder for the department.
Reports on urgent in-patient investigations during the absence of the Consultant Neurophysiologist as per agreed Standard Operating Procedure.
Undertakes unsupervised clinical Neurophysiological tests on patients to aid in clinical diagnosis: interprets results and provides factual reports.
Undertakes unsupervised specialist and advanced clinical neurophysiological investigations and procedures to aid clinical diagnosis, interprets results and provides factual reports and advises clinicians.
Produced reports for issuing to referring clinicians on normal EEGs, normal and abnormal upper limb nerve conduction studies and normal lower limb nerve conduction studies as per departmental guidelines and verifies reports on the above produced by other clinical physiologists and clinical scientists.
Undertakes clinical supervision and training for trainee staff, trainee doctors and other professionals.
Participates in regular clinical audit and undertakes research and development.
Represents the department at various internal and external meetings including regional Heads of Department meetings, Education meetings, Governance meetings etc
Departmental lead for Health and Safety, COSHH, Infection prevention and fire.
To observe and uphold local fire, health and safety, infection prevention and first aid with regard to patients, careres and colleagues in line with the trust and Divisional governance procedures.
To be lead for all of these matters.
To observe and uphold all safeguarding issues with regard to patients, carers and colleagues in line with the Trust and clinical governance procedures.
To be aware of own schedule for any given day, ensure the smooth running of the department and can adapt when the need arises.
To report on various in-patient and out-patient investigations t o deal with suggestions, comments and complaints in line with Trust policy and procedures.
To communicate and liaise with other medical professionals from both within the Trust and other outside Organisations.
To maintain the confidentiality of all patient data and information at all times.
To be responsible for the comfort and safety of patients, carers, visitors and members of staff during their v isit to the department.
Ensure that communication with the patient, carers and family is maintained at all times during their Departmental visit.
Keep up to date with mandatory training across the department.
Be willing to undertake further professional development and attend appropriate meetings and courses as r equired.
To perform a wide range of neurophysiology investigations on both inpatients and outpatients, adapting where necessary the technique and to accommodate clinical state of the patient (psychological, emotional and aggressive behaviours, and the degree of patient co-operation (such as intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviours and neurodiversity).
To assist the consultant neurophysiologists in their EMG clinics.
To gain written and verbal consent for procedures performed.
To gain written consent for the use of ambulatory/telemetry equipment and consequences due to loss or d amage of this equipment.
To offer advice to patients on leaving the department if they are found to be photosensitive to reduce the risk of further epileptic seizures
To advise patients of the necessary precautions to take following sleep deprivation to reduce the risk of further seizures.
To provide verbal and written information regarding the after effects of sedation prior to the patient leaving t he department following a sedation EEG.
Explain the after effects and side effects of EMG investigation including for patients on blood thinners and a dvice on what to do in an emergency.
To work within departmental policies and procedures but have the ability to adapt working practices to perform accurate and reliable investigations under pressure and at speed should an emergency or need arise.
To have the ability to adjust parameters and settings of equipment to reflect recording conditions and d ifficulties.
Allocate appointments in appropriate clinics, at appropriate clinic sites and time slots.
To provide end of month salary and investigation data and send to the appropriate department or person.
To co-ordinate arrangements for sedation procedures on the ward with the ward, patient and referring Consultant.
Obtain additional medical information relevant to the investigation from the appropriate source.
Produce and verify neurophysiology reports to issue to the referring clinicians.
Triage referrals received by the department.
Discuss and advise referring medical staff of the appropriateness of requested investigations and make relevant suggestions.
To prioritise incoming referral during the absence of consultant colleagues using the triaging protocols.
To act in a supervisory, mentor and advisory capacity with regard to the work of the department and its s taff.
To monitor and approve staff holidays, absence and sickness following the relevant trust policies and Procedures.
To be the first line triage all referrals coming into the department.
To oversee the training of all staff including trainees, apprentices, work experience personnel and medical students.
To act as line manager for the updating of computer access/mandatory training and induction of staff.
To assist in the training of clinical physiologists to the required ANS/BSCN standards, to act as a work based Assessor and represent them and the department accordingly.
Take an active role in revising and updating departmental policies and procedures as necessary.
To cover duties as necessary across all departmental sites when necessary.
Monitor and supervise the ordering of goods and services and be an authorised signatory for these orders as necessary.
Maintain appropriate service contracts for all equipment, renew and engage in the booking of the services etc.
To take an active role in audit, research and development.
To act as audit convenor and lead for all audits affecting neurology and neurophysiology.
To share information at governance and ensure timely completion.
To be available for the governance meetings to share the relevant audit information.
To act as safeguarding and health and safety lead for the department