University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Trust Grade Clinical Neurophysiologist

The closing date is 08 October 2025

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Job summary

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G2-NEU7436992

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • ALS and APLS training. Level 3 child protection training. Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Publications and presentations in area of neurophysiology.

Desirable

  • 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.
Person Specification

Education/ qualifcations

Essential

  • 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

  • ALS and APLS training. Level 3 child protection training. Higher degree. Postgraduate prizes and awards. Other medical qualifications. Experience outside specialty.

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Publications and presentations in area of neurophysiology.

Desirable

  • 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Line Manager

Natasha Webber

natasha.webber1@nhs.net

01752431929

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G2-NEU7436992

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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