Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified Clinical Physiologist to join our small but experienced team delivering a high quality Neurophysiology service to all services within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The successful candidate will undertake unsupervised Clinical Neurophysiological tests on patients (adults and children) to aid in the clinical diagnosis; interprets results and provides factual reports (e.g. Routine, Sleep and Sedation EEGs).
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.
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
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology or equivalent.
- Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology EPTA/ANS Board Examination Part I or working towards
- Neurophysiology (EPTA/ANS) Board Examination Part II or working towards
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations offered by the service. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees
Skills
Essential
- Provide evidence of practical skills needed to record routine neurophysiology tests. Including electrode application of both EEG and surface EMG electrodes
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology or equivalent.
- Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology EPTA/ANS Board Examination Part I or working towards
- Neurophysiology (EPTA/ANS) Board Examination Part II or working towards
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
- Member of Professional Organisation
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations offered by the service. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports
- Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures
- Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees
Skills
Essential
- Provide evidence of practical skills needed to record routine neurophysiology tests. Including electrode application of both EEG and surface EMG electrodes
- Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments
- Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour
- Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work
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).
