Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology): Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Practitioner or Scientist to join our friendly Neurophysiology team at the NNUH. Our team of 7 Scientists, 3 Consultants, a Specialist Registrar and 2 administrative staff help around 5500 patients a year, of all ages & abilities, suffering from a wide range of disorders

The scientists provide a full modality of investigations;

  • Video-EEG; routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory and Telemetry
  • Nerve Conduction Studies; for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar and Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Evoked Potentials; VEP, ERG (pattern, flash & multi-focal), EOG (all to ISCEV standard) and SEP
  • Intra Operative Monitoring for Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery

The department operates from 8AM to 6PM on weekdays; there is no evening, weekend or on-call work (only occasional late working for long IOM cases), and we can accommodate flexible working patterns, such as a four-day week.

Norwich is a vibrant, historic city; regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK by the Guardian and Sunday Times – the latter awarded Norwich first place in 2026! It is filled with independent cafes, excellent restaurants, many shops and all the typical high street chains. Norfolk has over 100 miles of stunning coast, the 800-year-old Norfolk Broads and endless countryside to explore. With excellent transport links to Cambridge and London, affordable housing and award-winning schools; Norfolk offers everything you need to establish the perfect work life balance.

Main duties of the job

Our vacancy is open to applicants at band 6 (Healthcare Science Practitioner) or band 7 (Healthcare Scientist). Both roles perform all routine investigations (all EEG’s and NCS for CTS, UMN & PN), along with contribution to the daily running of the department and training of junior team members. The band 7 role also incorporates our specialist investigations; VEP, ERG, EOG, SEPs and IOM. If employed at band 6, there will be the opportunity to be trained to become proficient in these specialist investigations to reach the band 7 position.

We actively encourage professional development; our department is lucky to have a significant training budget so you will be supported to achieve additional competencies via a wide range of opportunities. This vacancy is open to all experienced or newly qualified individuals; minimum entry requirements can be found in each Job Description.

Please note that the interview date is Wednesday 26th of August. Interviewees will be required to attend in person to undertake a practical evaluation. Please note on your application whether you are applying for the band 6 or 7 role and confirm that you can attend the interview in person.

N.b this vacancy may close early – as soon as a 50-applicant limit has been reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
  • ECNE/EPTA/ANS Part I / EEG and II / NCS & EP exams or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training to MSc level
  • AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post

Desirable

  • Neurophysiology specialist course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant Postgraduate experience
  • Significant practical experience and familiarity with a range of basic and advanced/complex investigations
  • Experience of providing Neurophysiology Services to a wide patient demographic

Desirable

  • Experience of organizing / managing elements of a Neurophysiology Service
  • Experience of training others in Neurophysiology

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

  • Able to interpret and provide a factual report for all or majority of departmental investigations
  • Able to perform all or majority of departmental investigations

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: 16 August 2026

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