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Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Urology

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£49.4K–£56.5K
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The post-holder is responsible for the day to day running and quality of the urodynamics service, independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of urological conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To be the Trust scientific expert for the urodynamics diagnostics service, personally performing, interpreting and issuing written reports on the full required range of diagnostic tests, as directed by the Clinical Service Lead and support on the more complex cases where required.

Referrals are received directly from surgeons and clinicians based at University Hospital Birmingham and from hospitals within the region. Investigations are performed in the outpatient clinics and within a specific Imaging room

The post-holder is also required to perform tasks to help with the smooth running of the service, be responsible for maintaining UKAS accreditation, take part in clinical research/audit and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.

The post holder will work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team and act as a support for any other clinical physiologists and trainees.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The post-holder is responsible for the day to day running and quality of the urodynamics service, independently performing, interpreting and reporting a comprehensive range of highly specialised physiology investigations for the diagnosis and surveillance of urological conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.

To be the Trust scientific expert for the urodynamics diagnostics service, personally performing, interpreting and issuing written reports on the full required range of diagnostic tests, as directed by the Clinical Service Lead and support on the more complex cases where required.

Referrals are received directly from surgeons and clinicians based at University Hospital Birmingham and from hospitals within the region. Investigations are performed in the outpatient clinics and within a specific Imaging room

The post-holder is also required to perform tasks to help with the smooth running of the service, be responsible for maintaining UKAS accreditation, take part in clinical research/audit and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development.

The post holder will work at an advanced level promoting best practice, giving expert advice, support and guidance to junior staff and the multidisciplinary team and act as a support for any other clinical physiologists and trainees.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in clinical science or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant science subject

*Registered clinical scientist *

  • Competent to practice independently as a specialist practitioner **
  • CPD requirements fulfilled and up to date
  • or in process of registering/equivalence
  • or willing to undergo competencies to be able to

Desirable

  • Teaching or assessing qualification.
  • Leadership and management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in providing a Clinical Diagnostic Service in Urodynamics
  • Experience across a broad range of urodynamic investigations
  • Clinical or technical reporting skills for a range of clinical measurements.
  • Experience with quality assurance and calibration procedures
  • Writing and implementing protocols
  • Experience in provision of training and education
  • Database and spreadsheet use
  • Experience in IT for records, calculations, graphs, information management, presentations, word -- processing and spreadsheets

Desirable

  • Experience and involvement in clinical research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Jennifer Todd

jennifer.todd2@uhb.nhs.uk

01213712784

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1103112

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

Healthcare Scientist-Urology B7 JDPS JEID1278_Jennifer Todd.pdf – 465KB Opens in a new window

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