Trainee Clinical Physiologist: Sponsorship Available

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Not just any ‘exciting job opportunity!’ We are thrilled to be able to offer this sought after training position to work in the specialised field of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Are you an excellent communicator, with a caring nature? Do you have a keen interest in science, particularly neurophysiology and would you love to become proficient in using clinical diagnostic equipment whilst working directly with patients? If you can answer yes to the above and you hold a Science degree or equivalent, then this is the position for you!

Our department performs investigative testing on the brain, nerves and muscles to help diagnose a range of conditions from Epilepsy to MND. We work directly with patients in our department, on wards and in ICU, neonatal unit and theatre.

We believe that our trainees are the future leaders and innovators of healthcare science. If you are successful and become a member of our friendly, hardworking team you will be supported every step of the way in your journey and receive high quality training in all aspects of Clinical Neurophysiology.

 

Main duties of the job

Overa jam-packedtwo yearperiod you will complete an’Individual Record of Clinical Practice’ portfolio,as well as obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology from Aston University.

Initially, you will gain hands-on experience in performing routine, sleep and portable EEGs as well as assisting in nerve conduction and EMG clinics.You will be working directly with patients so will need to be friendly and adaptable.You will be required to multitask, making the patient feel comfortable and relaxed as well as using diagnostic equipment to obtain high quality data.

It is crucial that you are able to work as part of a team and be keen and willing to put 100% effort into reaching your full potential.In return you will receive a high standard training programme with frequent progress meetings, clear set learning objectives and all the help,support and encouragement that you require to become a great Clinical Physiologist.

All applicants should attend a short Microsoft Teams information session on 13th May 2026 at 1pm. This session will provide further details about the role and what it involves. Following the session, applicants who feel that the post is not suitable for them will have the opportunity to withdraw their application at that stage.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

  • BSc in a life sciences-based subject or similar

Desirable

  • 2 A-Levels (at least one science based, Biology or Physics preferred)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate ability to work with people in a caring capacity
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft products

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment
  • Evidence of visiting a clinical neurophysiology service

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Capable of good communication with all patient and staff groups
  • Examples of dealing with difficult or emotional situations in a calm and compassionate manner
  • Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to absorb and apply complex scientific and technical 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).

Closing Date:  27 May 2026

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