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.
Main duties of the job
To perform neurodiagnostic tests
Multiple modalities of EEG (routine, portable, ambulatory, melatonin-induced sleep) in adult and train in paediatric EEG. Train to be proficient in video EEG telemetry & MSLT).
Continue training in nerve conduction studies, with physiologist led clinics for CT and more advanced clinics following more advanced training.
Continue training and development in 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; English and/or Welsh 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
- Degree level Neurophysiology qualification (2:1 and above)
- Demonstration of Continuous professional development
Desirable
- AHCS/ANS registration
- ANS Standalone Exam
Technical skills/experience
Essential
- Practical experience with a range of Neurophysiological investigations -All types of EEG, NCS, VEP.
- Experience working in a team and independently
- Able to perform routine EEG investigations without supervision in the department.
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of advanced Neurophysiological techniques.
- Appropriate experience to level of practice
- Performing ward-based EEG
- Training acquired from different hospitals
Specialist skills
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks using dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment e.g. applying a large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills.
- IT literate and ability to watch computer screen for prolonged periods for some tests.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate and plan
- Present at meetings and prepare additional learning aids or information for the department.
- Participation in in-service, national and mandatory training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitive understanding of children and adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature.
- Exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as body odours, body fluids, aggression (verbal and occasionally physical) and contained chemicals).
- Good role model, professional
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ability to use initiative
- Flexible to suit service needs
Desirable
- Able to organise own workload
- Welsh Speaker
Person Specification
Academic and Registrations
Essential
- Degree level Neurophysiology qualification (2:1 and above)
- Demonstration of Continuous professional development
Desirable
- AHCS/ANS registration
- ANS Standalone Exam
Technical skills/experience
Essential
- Practical experience with a range of Neurophysiological investigations -All types of EEG, NCS, VEP.
- Experience working in a team and independently
- Able to perform routine EEG investigations without supervision in the department.
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of advanced Neurophysiological techniques.
- Appropriate experience to level of practice
- Performing ward-based EEG
- Training acquired from different hospitals
Specialist skills
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks using dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment e.g. applying a large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills.
- IT literate and ability to watch computer screen for prolonged periods for some tests.
Desirable
- Ability to work autonomously, co-ordinate and plan
- Present at meetings and prepare additional learning aids or information for the department.
- Participation in in-service, national and mandatory training
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitive understanding of children and adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those which may be neurological or psychiatric in nature.
- Exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as body odours, body fluids, aggression (verbal and occasionally physical) and contained chemicals).
- Good role model, professional
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ability to use initiative
- Flexible to suit service needs
Desirable
- Able to organise own workload
- Welsh Speaker
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Neurophysiology Department, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
