Neurophysiologist

Job summary

Step into a career in clinical neurophysiology with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board at our St Woolos Hospital base. As a Band 5 Trainee Neurophysiologist, you'll become part of a skilled and supportive team, providing essential diagnostic services including EEGs, nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual ready to train, learn, and grow within a forward-thinking department. You'll receive structured clinical training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a clear pathway to professional registration. If you're enthusiastic, detail-focused, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

This structured training position offers a progressive salary approach:

70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate.

The trainee may, under certain circumstances, be eligible to apply for the STP in Neurophysiology which is a fully funded MSc course in Neurophysiology. The course is funded by HEIW and the academic content is provided by Aston University. This is subject to certain academic criteria being met, acceptance onto the programme and satisfactory progress within the workplace.

Main duties of the job

To perform routine EEG/sleep EEG recordings on adults and children as outpatients both onsite and offsite and inpatients onsite whilst awake, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours).

Use telemetry (video) equipment during the EEG recordings having obtained written consent.

Advise patients before leaving the department of any necessary precautions around photo sensitivity and sedation.

To transport portable equipment from the department to the ward to to perform EEG recordings at the bedside, adapting the technique where necessary to accommodate the clinical state (such as psychological, emotional and aggressive) and degree of co-operation of the patient (such as learning disabilities and challenging behaviours).

To utilise digital EEG software to produce a detailed factual report on EEG recordings for viewing by the Consultant Neurophysiologist.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.