Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Urology
Requirements
Applicants must have an MSc in clinical science or equivalent, an undergraduate degree in a relevant science subject, and registration as a clinical scientist, with competence to practise independently as a specialist practitioner. Required experience includes providing a urodynamics diagnostic service, performing a broad range of investigations, clinical or technical reporting, quality assurance and calibration, protocol implementation, training, and use of databases, spreadsheets, and other IT tools.
Job Description
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
- 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
- Teaching or assessing qualification.
- Leadership and management qualification
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
- Experience and involvement in clinical research
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
Education
Skills
About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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