Job summary
- Main area
- Neurophysiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCHCONNEURO-637
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neurophysiologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a new Consultant in Neurophysiology post for University Hospitals Sussex NHS FT, working with 3 other substantive colleagues to lead the service for patients in Sussex and beyond.
The postholder will work in the new and state of the art Louise Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, alongside other neuroscience specialties, with all the opportunities this will bring.
Main duties of the job
There will be four substantive consultant posts in Neurophysiology as a result of this appointment. The principal responsibility of these posts is to provide regional Neurophysiology services, primarily to the population covered by NHS Sussex. This includes provision of a comprehensive elective and emergency service covering complex and simple EMG and reporting of EEG, evoked potentials and nerve conduction studies. The post-holders will maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the Neurophysiology Unit.
As well as clinical provision the consultant posts will have a focus on developing the service in a new facility on the RSCH site. We are therefore looking for candidates who have the skills and ambition to develop the service further including appointment of additional consultants and Registrars to meet the demand on the service in the future but also to enable better integration with affiliated specialties. Potential future developments with affiliated specialties include, but are not limited to, intraoperative monitoring for neurosurgery and spinal surgery, expanded provision of services to ITU and paediatric care, and expansion of EEG Video Telemetry, including development of Home Telemetry services.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The candidate will also be expected to take on an active role in teaching of undergraduates at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). The job plan will be adjusted to facilitate this activity during the week.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Proposed Interview Date June 2026
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- FRC/MRC in specialty - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Specialty or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years’ experience in nerve conduction and EMG studies, reporting of neonatal, paediatric and adult EEG (standard, sleep and ambulatory)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in Clinical Neurology Videotelemetry
- Reporting of multimodality Evoked potentials and CFAM
- Sub-specialty interest
- Experience of ERG
- Experience of IOM
- Reporting Paediatric EMG
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Daniel Rudd
- Job title
- Consultant Neurophysiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
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