Band 2 Healthcare Science Assistant (Neurophysiology)

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Band 2 Healthcare Science Assistant (Neurophysiology)

The closing date is 08 April 2026

Two full time post (37.5 hours) have become available at QEHB site, with the expectation of working across site as well as in the community. The post holder will work Monday to Friday with the expectation to work some weekends.

As a Healthcare science assistant, the post holder will make a difference to patients' lives by supporting the assessment and diagnosis of illnesses. The post holder will primarily assist in the efficient running of consultant led electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS) clinics and provide occasional assistance in clinical physiologist led NCS/electroencephalography (EEG) clinics. There is the expectation that the member of staff participates as part of the team within the Neurophysiology department to provide an excellent service to patients. To provide help and support where required within the service which may include inputting data, working directly with patients under supervision, following procedures and maintaining stock control.

The post holder will perform a range of routine tasks under supervision.

Main duties of the job

Clinical and Technical responsibilities

Preparing patients for consultant electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction studies (NCS)/Botox clinics.

Assisting consultant in clinic by helping operate medical equipment (under supervision).

This role involves preparing adult inpatients and outpatients of all ages, in a both a clinic setting and on the ward. This will include confirming the patient demographics and communicating instructions and information about the diagnostic test effectively to patients and relatives to ensure cooperation and compliance. This may include patients with communication difficulties (e.g. language barriers, hearing and/or visual impairment, impaired mental state).

Preparing the patient in an EMG/NCS clinic will involve warming extremities where necessary, ensuring appropriate exposure of limbs being tested by the consultant.

Assist consultant, where appropriate, with operation of EMG/NCS machines during diagnostic procedure.

Develop knowledge of the muscles and nerves typically tested during EMG/NCS clinics to assist in the smooth running of clinics an effective operation of diagnostic equipment.

Develop knowledge of the measurement system and assist in EEG clinics by applying a full head of scalp electrodes to prepare the patient for EEG recordings.

Assist patient in getting undressed pre procedure and dressed post procedure.

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications) which must include English, Maths and a Science.
• Healthcare qualification NVQ level 2 or equivalent knowledge of Healthcare science duties acquired through on the job training and induction
• A level (or equivalent) in Maths and/or a science subject.

Experience

• Previous healthcare work experience or similar in a Healthcare/ NHS environment
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
• Knowledge of accountability, understand importance of maintaining documentation and following Trust and departmental policies.
• A reasonable knowledge of health and safety principles applicable in a healthcare environment
• Must understand the nature of patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc
• Demonstrate knowledge of Healthcare Science and its importance in patient care
• Demonstrate knowledge of Neurophysiology

Additional Criteria

• Able to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work accurately and to deadlines
• Careful and methodical
• Good interpersonal, communication and motivational skills
• Able to communicate clearly and precisely both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff inside and outside the service
• Computer literate and standard keyboard skills
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of departmental and Trust IT systems.
• Good organisational skills
• Undertake appropriate training as required.
• Able to work across all UHB sites as per operation need.
• May need to work a flexible shift pattern.

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust