Substantive Consultant in Neurophysiology

NHS; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Neurophysiology to deliver services across multiple outpatient sites in North Cumbria. The position requires full registration with the General Medical Council, MRCP or equivalent, and eligibility for the Specialist Register. Responsibilities include providing Neurophysiological Services and engaging in teaching. A relocation package of up to £8,000 may be available.

Benefits

Relocation package available

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology.
• Evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of information technology application in Clinical Neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide Neurophysiological Services.
• Develop Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
• Conduct teaching duties and actively participate in the training program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care

Teamwork

Experience with primary care colleagues

Service development in Neurophysiology

Education

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

MRCP or equivalent

Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology

MD or PhD degree

Job description

Substantive Consultant in Neurophysiology

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Applications are invited from experienced Substantive Consultants to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across multiple outpatient sites in North Cumbria and provides an in-reach service to the two acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub-specialties and would welcome Neurophysiologists seeking full or part-time hours.

Important roles for all Consultant posts include:

• The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
• Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
• To carry out teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme and in the training programme for Clinical Physiologists.
• To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
• To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
• To be involved in research where appropriate.
• To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate

Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Main duties of the job

The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed. There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross-site across the Trust when needed, giving you the opportunity to see the landscape of North Cumbria. The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Relocation package may be available to successful candidates.

The maximum amount which can be claimed: For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role of recruitment officer and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
• MD or PhD degree
• Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
• Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
• Evidence of personal contribution to service development in Neurophysiology

Knowledge

• Able to complete basic history taking and examination - physical and mental.
• Evidence based practice
• Specialist training courses relevant to post
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.

Personal Skills

• Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility

Organisation and Planning

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Experience & ability to work in multiprofessional teams
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
• Information technology skills

CPD

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Research and Teaching

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• A commitment to and experience of teaching
• Peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.

Other

• Must be able to travel independently of public transport to multiple sites.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust