Job summary
- Main area
- Neurophysiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-G2-NEU7436992
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £52,656 - £65,048 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Trust Grade Clinical Neurophysiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Job overview
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNT) wishes to appoint a Trust grade Doctor help our current establishment of Neurophysiology scientists to meet the demands of an increasing in and outpatient workload and to contribute to the development of a forward thinking and ambitious department. These are replacement substantive posts to help our current establishment of Neurophysiology scientists to meet the demands of an increasing in- and out- patient workload, and to contribute to the development of a forward-thinking and ambitious department.
Main duties of the job
The employer is University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with the post description and responsibilities below being based on a whole-time appointment. The model job plan is based on a full-time appointment of 10 PAs. Trust policy is for job plans to be based on 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, although up to one further SPA may be agreed within this during the job plan review process, depending on departmental and/or care group needs. The average maximum weekly programmed activities for direct clinical care will not exceed 8.5 PA unless by prior mutual agreement.
Please see attached job description
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Neurophysiology department is part of the wider Medicine Care Group, situated within the Cluster of Neurology & Stroke, Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology.
The Services provided include diagnostic testing on adults and children for the following conditions:
EEG: epilepsy, genetic disorders, memory disorders, acute meningitis, encephalitis, status epilepticus, post neurosurgical procedures and in critical care.
Prolonged EEG/video Telemetry & Ambulatory EEG studies: disorders of consciousness including epilepsy and complex epilepsy syndromes.
EMG/NCS: neurological, neuromuscular, rheumatological disease and trauma
Evoked Potentials: optic nerve disorders, spinal cord compression, congenital disorders, multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory conditions.
Visual electrodiagnostics: genetic and acquired retinal disorders.
Daytime and nocturnal sleep studies: narcolepsy, insomnia, hypersomnolence and parasomnias.
Person specification
Education/ qualifcations
Essential criteria
- To be registered , with the General Medical Council and hold a current Licence to Practice.
- To have training relevant for working as a clinical neurophysiologist.
Desirable criteria
- ALS and APLS training. Level 3 child protection training. Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate evidence of good general training. Attended appropriate basic specialty courses. Demonstratable evidence of good specialty training in neurophysiology. Evidence of ability to perform advanced neurophysiological procedures relevant to the post. Evidence of ability to lead a team.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS. Good time management. Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge. Attended appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire specialty. Comprehensive knowledge of Neurophysiology specialty. Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent. Attended advanced courses in neurophysiology. Comprehensive knowledge of neurophysiology Previous experience of working as a neurophysiology consultant
Research & clinical audit
Essential criteria
- Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Publications and presentations in area of neurophysiology.
Desirable criteria
- Presentations or publications in peer reviewed journals. Evidence of ability to conduct clinical audit. Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit Current research. Research in a specialty interest or trauma. Presentations at local/ regional/national/ international meetings. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research and clinical audit. Statistical knowledge.
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
- Natasha Webber
- Job title
- Deputy Service Line Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 431929
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