Senior Clinical Scientist - Urodynamics and Clinical Instrumentation
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Job summary
Senior Clinical Scientist - Urodynamics and Clinical Instrumentation
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated healthcare scientist to join our team for 12 months as maternity leave cover. This role is based in the Urology department, providing the urodynamic service for outpatient, ambulatory and video urodyamics. The successful candidate with be a key part of the multidisciplinary team, working with complex urology patients and will join one of the largest urology departments in the UK providing highly specialist care for patients from across the UK and abroad.
Main duties of the job
The principal aim of this post is to lead, supervise, maintain and develop services requiring urodynamics, with particular emphasis on providing routine clinical diagnostic services in Urology to University College Hospitals, University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
There is a significant direct clinical aspect to the post in the provision of urodynamics services in the Trust. This involves directing and carrying out Pressure/Flow Studies (also known as Cystometrogram or CMG in the Out-Patients Department (OPD), and Video-Cystometrogram, or VCMG, in the Uro-radiology Department) to demonstrate specific clinical symptoms. It involves patient contact, interpretation of clinical investigations and reporting findings to referring clinicians. A high degree of technical and scientific skill and a sound understanding of the clinical background are required. A thorough understanding of all equipment used and their limitations are essential.
We have strong academic and research output working internally and with collaborators across UCL, WMS and NHNH. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research and the post holder will lead research and development projects.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital Eastman Dental Hospital Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scientific knowledge and experience and problem solving skills must be applied to a range of diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Administrative and supervisory skills will be used in organising service provision.
The post holder will undertake teaching and lecturing as required, and be responsible for the training, education and supervision of local and visiting staff; contributing to their continuing education and to the development of their competencies.
Participate in urodynamics studies, including the following: With an oversight from Principal Clinical Scientist lead VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department, with the assistance of a radiographer and/or healthcare assistant. With an oversight from Principal Clinical Scientist lead CMG and ambulatory urodynamic studies in the OPD, with the assistance of a nurse or healthcare assistant. Ambulatory urodynamics typically takes 3 to 5 hours during the day, occasionally overnight with the patient staying on the ward as an in-patient. Assist radiologists in carrying out VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department, working alongside radiographers. Undergo training in carrying out VCMG studies in the Uroradiology Department, initially assisting Principal Clinical Scientists and consultant staff, and developing during the training into competency to carry out and lead on VCMG studies. With support from the Principal Clinical Scientists, make correct scientific interpretation of patient conditions based on study findings, and create reports of results for review by the Principal Clinical Scientists prior to submission to the referring consultants, allowing clinicians to prescribe suitable treatment or surgical intervention to alleviate patients symptoms. During studies, the standard procedure may need to be modified or adapted to overcome artefacts or technical issues or answer specific clinical questions. The post holder will, in consultation with the Principal Clinical Scientist, have the freedom to act and must develop the experience and initiative to modify the study procedure accordingly. The post holder is required to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient at all times and be accountable for his/her actions.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scientific knowledge and experience and problem solving skills must be applied to a range of diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Administrative and supervisory skills will be used in organising service provision.
The post holder will undertake teaching and lecturing as required, and be responsible for the training, education and supervision of local and visiting staff; contributing to their continuing education and to the development of their competencies.
Participate in urodynamics studies, including the following: With an oversight from Principal Clinical Scientist lead VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department, with the assistance of a radiographer and/or healthcare assistant. With an oversight from Principal Clinical Scientist lead CMG and ambulatory urodynamic studies in the OPD, with the assistance of a nurse or healthcare assistant. Ambulatory urodynamics typically takes 3 to 5 hours during the day, occasionally overnight with the patient staying on the ward as an in-patient. Assist radiologists in carrying out VCMG studies in the Uro-radiology Department, working alongside radiographers. Undergo training in carrying out VCMG studies in the Uroradiology Department, initially assisting Principal Clinical Scientists and consultant staff, and developing during the training into competency to carry out and lead on VCMG studies. With support from the Principal Clinical Scientists, make correct scientific interpretation of patient conditions based on study findings, and create reports of results for review by the Principal Clinical Scientists prior to submission to the referring consultants, allowing clinicians to prescribe suitable treatment or surgical intervention to alleviate patients symptoms. During studies, the standard procedure may need to be modified or adapted to overcome artefacts or technical issues or answer specific clinical questions. The post holder will, in consultation with the Principal Clinical Scientist, have the freedom to act and must develop the experience and initiative to modify the study procedure accordingly. The post holder is required to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient at all times and be accountable for his/her actions.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor and Masters Degrees in a Physical Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Membership of a relevant Professional Institute
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent research experience
- Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist
Communication
Desirable
- Record of published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Record of presenting work at major scientific meetings
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a scientific healthcare environment
- Experience in routine clinical urodynamics measurement
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage technical projects
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor and Masters Degrees in a Physical Science, Engineering or equivalent
- Eligibility for State Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Membership of a relevant Professional Institute
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent research experience
- Chartered Engineer or Chartered Scientist
Communication
Desirable
- Record of published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Record of presenting work at major scientific meetings
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a scientific healthcare environment
- Experience in routine clinical urodynamics measurement
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage technical projects
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
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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. .
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Additional information
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
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