Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

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Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a qualified clinical physiologist in neurophysiology for Chalfont Epilepsy Society. You will perform advanced neurophysiological tests, including video-EEG telemetry and overnight EEGs, while supervising junior colleagues.

You’ll join a 7‑strong clinical physiology team, working 37.5 hours weekly, typically Mon–Fri, with occasional weekend cover. The role emphasises patient‑centred care, CPD and research participation.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent.
• IRCP Part I or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Member of Professional Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professionalism with patients and neurophysiology team.
• Plan and perform complex neurophysiological studies (video-EEG, EEGs, ambulatory EEGs).
• Participate in ward rounds, MDTs and teaching sessions.
• Work flexibly and participate in a 7‑day rota.
• Supervise junior staff as appropriate.

Skills

Autonomy

Manual dexterity

Supervising students

Communication with patients

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology)

IRCP Part I

Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site University College London Hospitals (Neurophysiology at Chalfont Epilepsy Society) Town London Salary £51,657 - £58,785 Per annum inclusive of HCAS (5% -fringe) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

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As a qualified and experienced clinical physiologist in the field of neurophysiology, working at a centre of excellence you will provide a first class service with patient centred care, and appropriate planning and use of complex neurophysiological studies.

You will be working as an integral part of a team of 7 clinical physiologists, with supervisory responsibilities for more junior members of staff. In addition you should be able to work independently with respect to both performing tests, and troubleshooting equipment / recording problems.

We see adult patients (typically age 17yrs+, occasionally 15/16yrs) with a range of neurological +/- neuropsychiatric conditions. Much of the work is for comprehensive diagnostic assessment of patients with paroxysmal events, including loss of awareness / consciousness, convulsive movements, or altered behaviour.

As a department we encourage CPD and active participation in research and audit projects.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of professionalism when at work, with the patients, neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team at Chalfont.

Responsible for your own work, and where appropriate that of less experienced colleagues, ensuring its’ integrity, and completeness.

Planning and performing complex neurophysiological studies including, video-EEG telemetry, routine, prolonged and sleep deprived EEGs with video, ambulatory EEGs, and home video-telemetry studies. At present we perform a limited number of PSGs, this is likely to increase in the future.

Participating in ward rounds, MDTs, and teaching sessions with both the immediate neurophysiology team, and the wider medical team.

Working within the trust’s values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and improving to deliver quality patient care, collaborative working, and continual improvement of the neurophysiology service.

We are currently a team of 7 clinical physiologists from band 6 – 8b, we work 37.5hrs per week, typically Monday – Friday, although there is infrequent need for cover at weekends, usually in 7.5hr shifts between 08:30 – 18:00.
We work closely as a team, sharing opinions, and asking for help when needed. We work hard, and strive to do the best we can for our patients.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
• IRCP Part I or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
• Member of Professional Organisation

Experience

• Must be able to show that they can perform the more routine investigations, offered by the telemetry unit. This will include reviewing and preparing factual reports on these studies
• Able to work autonomously in respect of standard clinical work and under light supervision for more complex procedures.
• Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and some experience of observing these tests.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures in particular of video-EEG telemetry acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of experience of supervising students or trainees.

Skills and Abilities

• Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations. This involves the application of many electrodes to the patient’s head for an EEG and the accurate placement of surface EMG electrodes and other electrodes used to record physiological parameters on patients being recorded on the telemetry unit.
• Provide evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
• Demonstrate ability to work with patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
• Demonstrate ability to organise and prioritise their own work.

Communication

• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour
• Able to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded. This includes being able to present the data at the weekly multidisciplinary meetings
• Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines.
• Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department.

Personal and People Development

• Experience in supervising student staff and visitors.

Specific Requirements

• The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7day rota.
• Post holder must have enough manual dexterity to be able to apply the electrodes accurately.
• The post holder may be required to manoeuvre patients around the department, in addition to which they may be required to move equipment around the hospital.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

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