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Job summary

Main area
Neurophysiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (FTC/Secondment - End date of fixed term: 30/09/2027)
Hours
Part time - 33.75 hours per week
Job ref
387-D&T8843-LH
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children/Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Dependent on experience, pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Healthcare Scientist

Band 6

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

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Job overview

Band 6 Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology) – Maternity Cover

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Healthcare Scientist to join our friendly and dynamic Neurophysiology team, on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will perform a range of diagnostic neurophysiological investigations, providing high-quality patient-centred care to both adults and children in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Working closely with consultants, clinical physiologists, and multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for delivering accurate diagnostic data, maintaining high professional standards, and supporting service delivery.

This role is ideal for either a recently qualified individual, or an experienced Healthcare Scientist, who is committed to delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a high-performing service.

Main duties of the job

To perform a comprehensive range of basic and advanced neurophysiological investigations on patients of all ages, demonstrating a high level of technical expertise, accuracy, and clinical competence.

These investigations will include paediatric and adult EEG, on both outpatients and inpatients, Nerve Conduction Studies performed within Healthcare Scientist-led Carpal Tunnel clinics and long-term video EEG monitoring on children.

To independently interpret neurophysiological investigations and provide technical reports, specialist advice, and recommendations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.

To participate in the coordination, delivery of the Clinical Neurophysiology On-Call Service (Saturdays and Bank-Holidays), ensuring a responsive and effective service to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.  

 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) Or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology Or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology Or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has experience of independently performing and reporting both adult and paediatric EEG recordings
  • Has experience of independently performing portable EEGs, including on Intensive Care Units.
Desirable criteria
  • Has experience of independently performing basic adult Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Has experience of independently performing SomatoSensory Evoked Potentials

Personal

Essential criteria
  • Compassion and empathy. Sensitive understanding of children and adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions and who may be psychiatrically disturbed, physically or verbally aggressive

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Philip Blackwell
Job title
Head of Service (Neurophysiology)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01173428254
Additional information

Alternative contact details: Samantha Taylor (Deputy Service Manager).

[email protected]

01173428254

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