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 jobTo 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 usAneurin 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.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number040-HS024-0825Job locationsSt Woolos Hospital131 Stow HillNewportNP20 4SZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
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
ExperienceEssential
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
SkillsEssential
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 SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
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
ExperienceEssential
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
SkillsEssential
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
