Neurophysiologist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Wales seeks a Trainee Neurophysiologist. You will perform EEGs and other diagnostic tests while receiving structured training and mentorship. The ideal candidate has a passion for neurophysiology and patient care, with opportunities for funded advanced study. Position offers flexible working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Career development programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must show ability to perform routine investigations.
• Able to work under supervision for complex procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialist skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine EEG/sleep EEG recordings.
• Advise patients about necessary precautions.
• Utilise digital EEG software for reports.

Skills

Practical skills for neurophysiology tests

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to manage challenging environments

Organizational skills

Education

BSc Hons Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology or equivalent)

Part I EPTA/ANS Board Examination

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Knowledge And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Post-Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
• Member of Professional Organisation
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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