Senior Clinical Fellow - Clinical Neurophysiology in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time On-site

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WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology, based at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and established Clinical Neurophysiology service delivering a range of specialist and tertiary services to patients across Cardiff and Vale and the wider population of Wales.

The successful applicant will work as part of the multidisciplinary Clinical Neurophysiology team, contributing to the assessment, investigation and management of patients referred to the service. The post provides an opportunity to gain further experience across the specialty and develop clinical knowledge and practical skills within an established tertiary service.

The postholder will be encouraged to participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, research and teaching. Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in Clinical Neurophysiology and a commitment to continued professional development.

Although this post is advertised as full time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

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The successful applicant will:

Contribute to the assessment, investigation and clinical management of patients referred to Clinical Neurophysiology.
Work with appropriate independence while seeking senior clinical advice and supervision when required.
Work collaboratively with consultant neurophysiologists, clinical physiologists, healthcare scientists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Support the delivery of safe, effective and timely specialist and tertiary Clinical Neurophysiology services.
Manage and prioritise clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively.
Participate in departmental clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.
Contribute to teaching, research and service development where appropriate.
Maintain high professional, ethical and clinical standards in accordance with GMC requirements and Good Medical Practice.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants must:

Hold a recognised primary medical qualification.
Hold full GMC registration and a current licence to practise by the date the post commences.
Have relevant postgraduate clinical experience and demonstrate the capabilities required to undertake the responsibilities of a Senior Clinical Fellow.
Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of Clinical Neurophysiology.
Be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate effective communication, organisation, prioritisation and clinical decision-making skills.
Show a commitment to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, teaching and continued professional development.
Be able to work with appropriate independence while recognising when senior clinical advice is required.

Relevant postgraduate qualifications and previous experience within Clinical Neurophysiology or an associated specialty would be desirable.

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status. We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.