Neurophysiological Scientist

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are delighted to invite applications to the Neurophysiological Scientist post, joining the Clinical Neurophysiology team based at the QMC Campus. The successful applicant will join a team with passion, enthusiasm, commitment and a forward-thinking and progressive attitude towards all things Neurophysiology. We aim to provide a wide range of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally within a supportive and nurturing environment. We are active in several multidisciplinary teams and would look to build your leadership abilities.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidates would be expected to work across all areas of the department. Experience in all EEG modalities is essential.They will be expected to carry out upper limb nerve conduction clinics (median nerve entrapment at the wrist and ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow) and peripheral neuropathy screening clinics (generalised axonal neuropathies such as those caused by diabetes) independently, including writing provisional reports that will be countersigned by Consultant Scientists.Experience in intraoperative spinal cord monitoring and sleep studies such as MSLT and PSG will be a bonus. The department currently has an on call service covering 0800 - 1700 weekends and bank holidays which requires competency in cerebral function monitoring but training for this, and any other procedures the candidate is unfamiliar with, will be provided,Regular self-directed CPD sessions will be allocated. There are regular department CPD and interesting case meetings plus access to adult and paediatric neurology MDT.The post holder may be expected to manage other staff members in the future. Training and support will be provided for this aspect of the role.About usWith over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-7397486Job locationsQueen's Medical Centre CampusDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification for full details of the post.We strongly recommend getting in touch for an informal visit or chat with some of our existing staff.This position is for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist but other registration or ability to register within one year of acceptance of the position would be considered. This would be reflected in the salary for the first 12 months of employment as described below.If applicants that do not meet all the essential criteria are short listed for interview and perform well, there may be opportunity to appoint on a training band until all the essential criteria are met. This would be at their current band 6 salary point or on annex 21 of band 7 (whichever is higher). This will enable STP completing training in the next academic year to apply or for applicants who will be able to achieve HCPC registration within 12 months of commencing e.g. by undertaking STP equivalence route through AHCS or the HCPC international registration route.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification for full details of the post.We strongly recommend getting in touch for an informal visit or chat with some of our existing staff.This position is for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist but other registration or ability to register within one year of acceptance of the position would be considered. This would be reflected in the salary for the first 12 months of employment as described below.If applicants that do not meet all the essential criteria are short listed for interview and perform well, there may be opportunity to appoint on a training band until all the essential criteria are met. This would be at their current band 6 salary point or on annex 21 of band 7 (whichever is higher). This will enable STP completing training in the next academic year to apply or for applicants who will be able to achieve HCPC registration within 12 months of commencing e.g. by undertaking STP equivalence route through AHCS or the HCPC international registration route.Person SpecificationTraining and qualificationsEssential
  • MSc Clinical Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
Desirable
  • Teaching and / or assessing qualification
  • Leadership qualification e.g. Edward Jenner
  • ANS Part Two or ANS Professional Body Assessment in NCS
Professional RegistrationEssential
  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
  • Professional body membership
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Experience at masters level of peripheral neurophysiology
  • Intraoperative spinal monitoring experience
Desirable
  • Research and / or audit / service evaluation experience
  • Teaching and training or STP or practitioners
Communication skillsEssential
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
  • Excellent patient communication skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of presenting to peers or at conferences
Analytical and judgement skillsEssential
  • Ability to interpret results of investigations
Desirable
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Physical skillsEssential
  • Ability to perform peripheral neuropathy screen
Desirable
  • Knowledge of other muscle and nerve conditions
Person SpecificationTraining and qualificationsEssential
  • MSc Clinical Science (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
Desirable
  • Teaching and / or assessing qualification
  • Leadership qualification e.g. Edward Jenner
  • ANS Part Two or ANS Professional Body Assessment in NCS
Professional RegistrationEssential
  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
  • Professional body membership
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Experience at masters level of peripheral neurophysiology
  • Intraoperative spinal monitoring experience
Desirable
  • Research and / or audit / service evaluation experience
  • Teaching and training or STP or practitioners
Communication skillsEssential
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
  • Excellent patient communication skills
Desirable
  • Evidence of presenting to peers or at conferences
Analytical and judgement skillsEssential
  • Ability to interpret results of investigations
Desirable
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Physical skillsEssential
  • Ability to perform peripheral neuropathy screen
Desirable
  • Knowledge of other muscle and nerve conditions

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