Job summary
The University Hospital of Wales (UHW) is looking to recruit a Specialist Clinical Physiologist to join our neurophysiology team.
We provide electrodiagnostic tests for a range of referrers, covering adults and paediatrics in both inpatient and outpatient clinics at UHW and sister departments in the Cwm Taf University Health Board. Tests include many modalities of EEG (routine, portable, ambulatory, sleep-deprived, melatonin-induced sleep, continuous monitoring, video EEG telemetry & MSLT), nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials (SSEP & VEP) and electroretinography. We are always looking to develop our service and so would welcome engaged and passionate people to move us forward. In this vein, we have regular educational meetings where participation is encouraged with other departments within the hospital.
Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations in a timely manner is essential part of the role
Main duties of the job
To perform neurodiagnostic tests
Multiple modalities of EEG (routine, portable, ambulatory, sleep-deprived, melatonin-induced sleep, video EEG telemetry & MSLT).
Nerve conduction studies, with physiologist led clinics for CT and more advanced clinics following appropriate training.
Evoked potentials (SSEP & VEP), electroretinography and visual fields testing.
Tests would require reports completed and at times discussion with our Consultants.
Support the training of our students in Neurophysiological testing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Academic and Registrations
Essential
- 2:1 or above in BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Additional courses in Neurophysiology
- Experience training others
Desirable
- HCPC Membership
- ANS Membership
- RCCP Membership
- Training and assessment qualifications
Technical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform routine and non-routine emergency EEGs, multi-modality EPs, NCS and assist in EMG clinics
- Practical experience with range of Neurophysiological investigations - sedated EEG, prolonged, sleep EEG, paeds and neonatal EEG, EEG in ITU
- Able to interpret results and write clear and concise reports for Consultant
- Excellent history taking and experience of wide range of patients
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with physical and/or learning disabilities
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills
- Clear understanding of health and safety, clinical governance and infection and control
- Standing for prolonged periods
- IT literate and able to tolerate screens for prolonged periods for some tests
Desirable
- Experience of intracranial monitoring
- Experience of telemetry (home/inpatient)
- Able to perform visual diagnostic tests PERG, ERG and EOG
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations in a timely manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Self motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrates initiative
- Good role model, professional
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
- Flexible to suit service needs
Person Specification
Academic and Registrations
Essential
- 2:1 or above in BSc Hons in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
- Additional courses in Neurophysiology
- Experience training others
Desirable
- HCPC Membership
- ANS Membership
- RCCP Membership
- Training and assessment qualifications
Technical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform routine and non-routine emergency EEGs, multi-modality EPs, NCS and assist in EMG clinics
- Practical experience with range of Neurophysiological investigations - sedated EEG, prolonged, sleep EEG, paeds and neonatal EEG, EEG in ITU
- Able to interpret results and write clear and concise reports for Consultant
- Excellent history taking and experience of wide range of patients
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms to patients, relatives and carers including children and patients with physical and/or learning disabilities
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills
- Clear understanding of health and safety, clinical governance and infection and control
- Standing for prolonged periods
- IT literate and able to tolerate screens for prolonged periods for some tests
Desirable
- Experience of intracranial monitoring
- Experience of telemetry (home/inpatient)
- Able to perform visual diagnostic tests PERG, ERG and EOG
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations in a timely manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Self motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrates initiative
- Good role model, professional
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker
- Flexible to suit service needs
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
