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Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive autonomic testing experience, staff development contributions, safe practice, service development, and expertise in research, strategy, CPD, budget management, and professional standards.
  • You will oversee training, manage budgets, meet activity targets, lead the healthcare team, organize CPD seminars, represent autonomic neuroscience nationally, and provide specialist advice.

Requirements

  • - Extensive experience of a wide range of specialist autonomic function testing in a clinical context
  • - Documented experience of significant contributions and/or formal learning relating to staff development
  • - Safe practice
  • - Quality and efficiency
  • - Service development, locally and nationally
  • - Research/audit
  • - Continuing professional development (CPD)
  • - Strategy and planning
  • - Healthcare education
  • - Budget management
  • - Professional standards

Responsibilities

  • Training for clinical autonomic scientists/practitioners is by an ‘apprenticeship/system led by experienced staff. The post holder will be responsible for oversight of this training, standards of performance and examination of ‘apprentices’.
  • The post holder is the departmental budget holder responsible for spending remaining within budget.
  • Responsible for meeting activity and income targets for the autonomic investigation service.
  • Line manager for the autonomic healthcare science team.
  • Responsible for the departmental continuing professional development seminar programme.
  • Member of the departmental management team.
  • National representative for autonomic neuroscience.
  • Provides specialist advice to users of the autonomic service.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist position?

Candidates should have extensive experience in specialist autonomic function testing in a clinical context, along with demonstrated contributions to staff development, safe practice, quality and efficiency, and service development.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist?

The key responsibilities include leading the Clinical Autonomic Science Team, managing the day-to-day operations of the Autonomic Unit, overseeing training for clinical autonomic scientists, and representing the department nationally and internationally.

Is there a budget management responsibility involved in this role?

Yes, the Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist is the departmental budget holder and is responsible for managing the spending within budget constraints.

What kind of training is provided for clinical autonomic scientists/practitioners?

Training is conducted through an apprenticeship system led by experienced staff, and the post holder will oversee this training, ensuring standards of performance and examination of apprentices.

What is the vision of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

UCLH's vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Are there professional development opportunities for staff in this role?

Yes, the Principal Clinical Autonomic Scientist is responsible for the departmental continuing professional development seminar programme, promoting ongoing education for the healthcare science team.

Who can I contact for further details about the position?

For further details or informal discussions, you can contact Valeria Iodice, Consultant, at Valeria.Iodice@nhs.net.

Does UCLH have a commitment to sustainability?

Yes, UCLH is committed to sustainability and aims to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets set for net zero emissions by 2031 for direct emissions and 2040 for indirect emissions.

What types of services does the Autonomic Unit provide?

The Autonomic Unit provides an integrated investigational, diagnostic, and therapeutic management service for people with a variety of autonomic nervous system disorders.

Is research a component of this position?

Yes, research and audit are important aspects of the role, and the successful applicant is expected to contribute significantly to these areas.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.