Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Job summary

Substantive full time Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology opportunity at RNOH

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to join our specialist clinical team. The service has undergone a review to ensure a continued and sustainable service for the future and we are delighted to offer a fulltime opportunity at this prestigious hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking neurophysiology service at one of the UK’s and the world`s leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals.

This is a fulltime position (10 PAs) which offers some flexibility in the working schedule, as EEG reporting, can often be done remotely.

The role also includes the opportunity to engage with both NHS and Private Care Unit (PCU) services. The postholder will contribute to delivering safe, high-quality services for all patient groups, ensuring consistency of practice, adherence to Trust policies, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across both service streams.

We would strongly advise any interested applicants in contacting the service leads to discuss any details or clarifications required for this post. We welcome applicants internally and externally to the UK. The team has a great track record of multidisciplinary working, team working and in providing excellent support to new colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide a full range of nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) services, a significant proportion of which are complex referrals from the Peripheral Nerve Injury (PNI) unit. The appointed person would be expected to be able to undertake this on all available equipment, currently Cadwell Sierra summit EMG/EP systems.

They will also be required to support physiologist led carpal tunnel clinics & report on these tests. The successful applicant will be required to report on EEGs. The department performs a substantial amount of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) during spinal & peripheral nerve explorative surgery.

This part of the service is physiologist led but governed by the consultant neurophysiologist. Whilst ‘hands on’ involvement is not expected it could provide an interesting adjunct to the job role.

The Job description is indicative, pending College approval.

Person Specification

Trust Values:

Essential

  • Understands and is committed to Trust values:

Education, qualification and training

Essential

  • Basic medical qualifications – MB BS or equivalent.
  • MRCP (UK)
  • Full GMC registration
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)

Desirable

  • Evidence of undertaking research activities

Quality improvement

Essential

  • Can evidence contribution toward improving individual care or care for a group of patients during training and or practice
  • Interest in improving services for patients and working as part of a team to achieve this

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work

Skills

Essential

  • Be competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role, including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction and SSEPs.
  • Be calm & compassionate & able to provide reassurance to patients when required during neurophysiological testing
  • Computer literacy/IT skills. The Hospital will be using the EPIC electronic patient system. The applicant must be willing to be trained in the use of EPIC.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing neurophysiologist and medical staff
  • Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
  • Ability to lead a team

Desirable

  • Experience of EEG reporting, including neuroprognostication of critically ill patients
  • Experience of Intra-Operative Neuro-Monitoring & interpretation of IONM reports

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical governance
  • Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
  • Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

  • Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
  • Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
  • Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately
  • Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
  • Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
  • Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
  • Understanding and involvement in service development
  • Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices

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).

Closing Date: 6 August 2026

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