Job summary
- Main area
- Neurophysiologist
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 262-A-25-7181486-F
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Penrith Hospital
- Town
- Penrith
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Substantive Consultant in Neurophysiology
Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited from experienced Substantive Consultant to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of outpatient’s sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in reach service to the 2 acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and would welcome Neurophysiologists seeking full or part time hours.
Important roles for all Consultant posts include:
- The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
- Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
- To carry out teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme and in the training programme for Clinical Physiologists.
- To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
- To be involved in research where appropriate.
- To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
Main duties of the job
The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed, There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria . The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Karen Dark on [email protected]
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates.
The maximum amount which can be claimed:
For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Fully registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD degree
- Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
- Evidence of personal contribution to service development in Neurophysiology
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to complete basic history taking and examination –physical and mental.
- Evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
- Specialist training courses relevant to post
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services
- Decisiveness/accountability
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience & ability to work in multiprofessional teams
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
- Information technology skills
CPD
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Research and Teaching
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable criteria
- A commitment to and experience of teaching
- Peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Other
Essential criteria
- Must be able to travel independently of public transport to multiple sites.
- Meets professional health requirements
- Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kayleigh Barnes
- Job title
- Deputy Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07811714169
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