Lead Physiologist

4 days ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Lead Physiologist (Intra-operative Neurophysiological monitoring)

Applications are invited for the of post Lead Physiologist in Neurosurgery.

Lead Physiologist

The post holder will perform, assess and interpret highly specialist & complex 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, ; highly complex intra-operative monitoring procedures in theatre in absence of Consultant Neurophysiologist.

The post will involve providing clinical care for patients on the neurosurgical wards, the opportunity to attend clinic and theatre sessions alongside our Neurosurgical Consultant team.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve providing clinical care for patients on the neurosurgical wards and ITU as well as theatre and MDT responsibilities. The senior clinical fellow candidate will have a dedicated consultant clinical supervisor and will be expected to participate in weekly teaching sessions.

A broad portfolio of research is undertaken including stem cell and neural transplantation, neurogenetics, and neuroepidemiology. Close academic links are enjoyed with the University Schools of Biosciences and Psychological Medicine and Medical Genetics. Cardiff and Vale UHB has a major R&D role and supports opportunities to develop clinical research studies including therapeutic trials. The UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic neurosurgical team consisting of twelve Consultant Neurosurgeons as well as a Professorial Academic Unit.

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

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

Post qualification experience at specialist grade minimum 3 years Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced Neurophysiological investigations

Desirable

Management experience

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 Ability to undertake complex eye-hand coordination tasks using dexterity and coordination for use of diagnostic equipment eg applying a large number of electrodes on a neonate in special care conditions

Desirable

MSc in a relevant specialist field or equivalent 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 Exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as body odours, body fluids, aggression (verbal and occasionally physical) and contained chemicals Good attendance record, physically fit. Organised

Desirable

Ability to motivate and lead staff Ability to manage change

Other

Essential

Car driver and will work across both acute sites Flexible to suit service needs

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