Job summary
- Main area
- Neurophysiology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 050-WXM-NEUROPHYS-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
Consultant
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Neurophysiology is a pan BCUHB service across North Wales forming part of the Diagnostic and Specialist Clinical Services (DSCS). The Directorate includes Pathology, Radiology, Audiology, and Medical Physics. Currently we offer our service at all three acute hospital sites and in addition at Llandudno General Hospital, and Deeside Community Hospital.
The Neurophysiology Department collaborates with other Departments, Hospitals and academic institutions in North Wales, as part of the North Wales Clinical School. Substantial numbers of medical students, predominantly from Cardiff but also from Bangor, Manchester and Liverpool have clinical placements in North Wales both in hospital and in general practice.
The Health Board recognises the importance of Neurophysiology in delivering national and local standards in many aspects of health care, and are investing in the expansion of Neurophysiology and Neurosciences.
The Health board will consider Fixed Term Locum Consultant. Please contact Dr Mitra for further discussion
Main duties of the job
· Provision with medical colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency service covering complex investigation, including single fibre, complex NCS and simple EMG, and reporting of EEG.
Reporting of ambulatory and home-hub video ambulatory EEG reporting, evoked potentials and straight forward entrapment nerve conduction studies (including CTS, ULN and Peripheral Neuropathy Screening) carried out by Clinical Physiologist.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the service. Including the supervision and clinical screening of patients for the physiologist lead investigation of entrapment neuropathies.
Contribute and lead on all aspects of Clinical Neurophysiology in undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching (physiological and medical).
· Contribute and support the Wales Deanery (HEIW) and BCUHB medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.
· Liaise and support placements and training for both undergraduates and junior doctors.
· Facilitate, develop, and support consultant trainers and teachers, ensuring there is a clear framework for the delivery of medical education, and the opportunity to enhance clinical and teaching skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
· Mentoring is crucial in Clinical Neurophysiology. The postholder will receive senior mentorship while also fostering learning and development among junior staff.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Please contact Dr Kakali Mitra, [email protected]
Or Dr Gareth Payne [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- GMC Specialist Registration in Neurophysiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- MRCP or MRCPH or MRCS
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree in Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology or Medical Education
- Postgraduate qualifications in teaching e.g., PG Cert MedEd
- Attendance at an appropriate management course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in the instigation of clinical audit
- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including theory & practical teaching sessions
- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
- Evidence of participation in audit activities
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Clinical Neurology - Able to express clinical opinion clearly and concisely in writing
- Multi-disciplinary team work
- Use of local patient management systems [e.g., Patient Information Management System (PIMS) and/or IT performance management system
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- Experience of clinical audit and research and development projects
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of service development /planning
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- All technical skills required for a CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology
- Proven Leadership skills
- IT/Keyboard Skills
- Precise and methodical in working practice
- Ability to give direction, leadership, guidance, supervision, motivation and be a resource to the Service
- Highly developed communication skills for relaying complex clinical information, persuasion & reassurance where barriers to communication exist
- Ability to work as a member of a team and create good working relationships
- Excellent inter-personal skills e.g. written and verbal communications, diplomacy and negotiation skills Ability to prioritise work, work to deadlines and deliver results
- Professional approach, friendly, confident, motivated & enthusiastic
- Ability to work with all patients including children, adults and vulnerable patients and carers
- Effective presentation skills
- Self motivated, able to use initiative, make decisions & practice time management
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent and current original research, with relevant publications
- Provide professional strategic direction for the Service
- Mentoring skills
- Effective planning & organisational skills
- Ability to implement and manage change
- Ability to develop appropriate strategies enabling effective communication with all disciplines
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Essential awareness of international and national clinical development and to keep updated on current research and national protocols / policies
- Working knowledge of NHS management responsibilities of Consultants
- Clear awareness of clinical and information governance
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of relevant Welsh Government & UK national strategy related to Neurophysiology and Neuroscience e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance in the specialist field
- Essential awareness of current Clinical Neurophysiology issues C.P.D. and National Standards
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications
- Awareness of Modernising Healthcare Scientists Careers training pathways and training programmes
- Knowledge of current NHS trends including relevant National Service Frameworks which influence clinical practice & service provision
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Essential awareness of international and national clinical development and to keep updated on current research and national protocols / policies
- Working knowledge of NHS management responsibilities of Consultants
- Clear awareness of clinical and information governance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office IT packages
- Willing to work flexible hours if need arises
- Ability to travel throughout North Wales and between Health Board sites including carry & transporting recording equipment/medical devices
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of relevant Welsh Government & UK national strategy related to Neurophysiology and Neuroscience e.g., National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance in the specialist field
- Essential awareness of current Clinical Neurophysiology issues C.P.D. and National Standards
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications
- Awareness of Modernising Healthcare Scientists Careers training pathways and training programmes
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
- Ability to commute to other hospitals to perform emergency EMG recordings in ITU/wards
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Gareth Payne
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 841222
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
LLanfair Road
Abergele
- Telephone
- 03000843798
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