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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to join an established Neurosciences team in North West England on a 3+ month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Clinical Neurophysiology service, delivering both EMG and EEG sessions across adult and paediatric patients. Working within a multidisciplinary Neurosciences department, you will contribute to service development, teaching, clinical governance and the continued expansion of specialist neurophysiology services.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver Consultant-led EMG and EEG services.
• Provide Clinical Neurophysiology care for both adult and paediatric patients.
• Participate in planning, developing and delivering Neurophysiology services.
• Support multidisciplinary team working and coordinated patient care.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to specialist services including intra-operative monitoring.
• Develop specialist interests aligned with departmental priorities.
• Participate in audit, governance, teaching and research activities.

Department Highlights

The department provides a comprehensive range of investigations including:

• EEG
• EMG
• Nerve Conduction Studies
• Evoked Potentials
• Ambulatory EEG
• Sleep Studies
• Multiple Sleep Latency Testing
• Intra-operative Monitoring

The successful candidate will work within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team supported by specialist Clinical Physiologists and modern diagnostic facilities.

 

Person Specification

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise.
• MBBS or equivalent.
• GMC Specialist Registration in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months for substantive appointments).
• Previous NHS experience.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor.
• Wide-ranging Clinical Neurophysiology experience, including significant specialist expertise.
• Evidence of clinical leadership.
• Commitment to audit and service improvement.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through research and publications.

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree (MD/MS).
• Trained Educational Supervisor.
• CCST/CCT through a formal training programme.
• Significant publication record within Clinical Neurophysiology.

Teaching & Research

This role offers excellent opportunities to:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Supervise junior doctors and Clinical Physiologists.
• Participate in research through an established Clinical Research Facility.
• Develop specialist clinical interests.
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and service improvement.
• Access dedicated CPD and Consultant leadership programmes.

Key Highlights

• Fixed-term Consultant opportunity (3+ months) with the potential to make an immediate impact.
• Join a well-established Regional Neurophysiology service supporting a population of over 1.6 million.
• Work across both adult and paediatric Clinical Neurophysiology services.
• Opportunity to develop specialist interests including intra-operative monitoring and service development.
• Flexible, supportive department with excellent teaching and research opportunities.
• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Previous NHS experience required.

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