Specialist Healthcare Scientist

Job summary

Band 6 Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology) - Maternity Cover

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Healthcare Scientistto join our friendly and dynamic Neurophysiology team, on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will perform a range of diagnostic neurophysiological investigations, providing high-quality patient-centred care to both adults and children in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Working closely with consultants, clinical physiologists, and multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for delivering accurate diagnostic data, maintaining high professional standards, and supporting service delivery.

This role is ideal for either a recently qualified individual, or an experienced Healthcare Scientist, who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a high-performing service.

Main duties of the job

To perform a comprehensive range of basic and advanced neurophysiological investigations on patients of all ages, demonstrating a high level of technical expertise, accuracy, and clinical competence.

These investigations will include paediatric and adult EEG, on both outpatients and inpatients, Nerve Conduction Studies performed within Healthcare Scientist-led Carpal Tunnel clinics and long-term video EEG monitoring on children.

To independently interpret neurophysiological investigations and provide technical reports, specialist advice, and recommendations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.

To participate in the coordination, delivery of the Clinical Neurophysiology On-Call Service (Saturdays and Bank-Holidays), ensuring a responsive and effective service to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Has experience of independently performing and reporting both adult and paediatric EEG recordings
• Has experience of independently performing portable EEGs, including on Intensive Care Units.

Desirable

• Has experience of independently performing basic adult Nerve Conduction Studies
• Has experience of independently performing SomatoSensory Evoked Potentials

Personal

Essential

• Compassion and empathy. Sensitive understanding of children and adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions and who may be psychiatrically disturbed, physically or verbally aggressive