Job summary
THIS ROLE IS FIXED TERM FOR 10 MONTHS MATERNITY COVER
The post holder will provide a comprehensive clinical neurophysiology service to patients of all ages from a wide range of specialities who are suffering from wide range of medical disorders including those that may be neurological and /or psychiatric in nature. The post holder will also provide training and development for junior clinical physiologists.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provides highly complex, specialist clinical neurophysiology service(s) to patients of all ages from a wide range of specialties who are suffering from a wide range of medical disorders including those which may be neurological and/or psychiatric in nature.
Responsible for the organisation of clinical and non-clinical work.
Responsible for the provision, audit, and quality of a specialist area of the clinical neurophysiology service.
Responsible for the development and training of clinical physiologists (Neurophysiology) within the designated specialist area and other health care professionals including nurses, medical students, and doctors.
Undertakes interpretation of results and provision of reports.
Work collaboratively with others on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the service needs are met.
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 specialty 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training. (i.e., Other appropriate qualifications e.g., BTEC HNC/D in MPPM /or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I) plus, knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to Masters level
- CCP registration
- independently perform and report peripheral nerve studies.
Desirable
- Neurophysiology specialist course
- An assessing/training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field.
- Ability to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
- Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience.
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advance/complex investigations.
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience as an Advanced/Specialist Team Leader Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training. (i.e., Other appropriate qualifications e.g., BTEC HNC/D in MPPM /or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part I) plus, knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to Masters level
- CCP registration
- independently perform and report peripheral nerve studies.
Desirable
- Neurophysiology specialist course
- An assessing/training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of Neurophysiological investigations and/or to have the highest level of specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field.
- Ability to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
- Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience.
- Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advance/complex investigations.
- Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience as an Advanced/Specialist Team Leader Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
