BCU-FCONC-61556- Neurophysiology Insourcing

To support the delivery of consultant lead Electromyography and Peripheral Neurophysiology diagnostic services from the BCUHB hospital sites at Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Wrexham. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is inviting proposals from interested Providers to support the delivery of consultant lead Electromyography and Peripheral Neurophysiology diagnostic services from the BCUHB hospital site and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Wrexham.

BCUHB currently provides a limited Consultant lead Electromyography and Peripheral Neurophysiology diagnostic services and a full Physiology lead Nerve Conduction [Ulnar and Media] Nerve service Monday to Fridays, however due to long term sickness and vacancies there is not sufficient capacity to deliver the required 8-week diagnostic waiting time target. Current waiting times are excessive and consequently additional consultant lead Electromyography and Peripheral Neurophysiology diagnostic services capacity is required for a limited time period to help reduce the waiting time and until there is a successful appointment to the second 1.0 WTE permanent and substantive Consultant Neurophysiologist post.

This document sets out the specific requirements of the Health Board in terms of the services required and the associated terms and conditions that will underpin any agreement entered into. A consultant lead Electromyography and Peripheral Neurophysiology diagnostic service must involve suitable qualified clinicians of skilled experience and accreditation to carry out the procedures listed and will comply with the standards and recommendations issued by the British Society of Clinical Neurophysiologist (BSCN), the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and JAG/GRS Wales.