Job summary
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Lead Physiologist (Intra-operative Neurophysiological monitoring)
Applications are invited for the of post Lead Physiologist in Spinal Surgery
Managerial responsibility for day to day running of the Intra operative neuro monitoring service (IONM) for Spine.Provides highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service to spine patient of all ages from a range of specialties suffering from a wide range of medical disorders including those, which may be neurological in nature.
Perform highly complex tasks with high accuracy and speed to achieve quality data / interpretation / reporting in challenging patients, circumstances or environments, e.g.; highly complex intra-operative monitoring procedures in theatre.
Main duties of the job
Monitor and maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients and may initiate remedial action where necessary.Perform, assess and interpret highly specialist & complex IOM intra operative neurophysiology procedures tailored to specific patient needs and surgical procedures, under the supervision and guidance of Consultant medical staff in the absence of a Consultant Neurophysiologist, in collaboration with requesting Orthopaedic surgeons and Neurosurgeons.Perform highly complex tasks with high accuracy and speed to achieve quality data / interpretation / reporting in challenging patients, circumstances or environments,
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications eg BTEC HNC/D in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part 1) plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level. RCCP registration
Desirable
- ECNE Part 2 MSc or equivalent Training and assessing qualification Work based assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a management role of a Clinical Neurophysiology dept providing a broad range of services, including Neurosurgical IOM, Paediatric and Critical Care services
- Significant post qualification experience at specialist grade
Desirable
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
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
- 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
Desirable
- Teaching and training skills
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Training in specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field
Desirable
- Formal teaching and/or supervision of junior staff
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 in nature
- Ability to work alone and in a team
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead staff
- Ability to manage change
Other
Essential
- Flexible to suit service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications eg BTEC HNC/D in MPPM/or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE Part 1) plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist/management courses or training/experience to advanced level. RCCP registration
Desirable
- ECNE Part 2 MSc or equivalent Training and assessing qualification Work based assessor
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a management role of a Clinical Neurophysiology dept providing a broad range of services, including Neurosurgical IOM, Paediatric and Critical Care services
- Significant post qualification experience at specialist grade
Desirable
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
- Able to interpret specialist Neurophysiological investigation results and patient conditions
- 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
Desirable
- Teaching and training skills
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Training in specialist skills and knowledge within the relevant field
Desirable
- Formal teaching and/or supervision of junior staff
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 in nature
- Ability to work alone and in a team
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead staff
- Ability to manage change
Other
Essential
- 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).
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).
