Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Nhs Trust; Stanmore, Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Part-time and job-share considered

Support for CPD

Job summary

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to join its specialist neurophysiology team. This full-time post (10 PAs) offers some schedule flexibility, with EEG reporting often possible remotely, and engagement with NHS and PCU services.

The role involves delivering high-quality NCS/EMG services, EEG reporting, intraoperative monitoring, and leading multidisciplinary collaboration across services.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP (UK) and GMC registration.
• CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent (within 6 months of interview).
• Experience with EEG/EMG/NCS and intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM).
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct adult NCS & EMG clinics, including complex referrals.
• Accurate EEG reporting on-site or remotely; neuroprognostication in critical care.
• Report on carpal tunnel clinics led by physiologists.
• Oversee intraoperative monitoring service.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits and CPD; contribute to service development.

Skills

NCS and EMG expertise

EEG reporting

IONM experience

Team leadership

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP (UK)

GMC registration

CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent

Tools

Cadwell Sierra summit EMG/EP

EPIC electronic patient system

Job description

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.

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.

About us

• Rated Good, by the CQC
• Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
• Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
• Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
• Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
• In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
• Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

Job responsibilities

• Conducting adult NCS & EMG clinics as an outpatient service; many of which are complex referrals and ad-hoc investigation of inpatients.
• Accurate reporting; either on-site or remotely, on adult inpatient & outpatient EEG tests in a timely manner. This includes reporting for neuroprognostication on critical care patients
• Reporting on physiologist led carpal tunnel clinics.
• Oversight of Intraoperative monitoring service
• Peer consultation giving clinical opinion where required.
• Participate in service development & contribute to any expansion in neurophysiology services
• Take part fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.
• The post-holder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development, and service development
• There is no formal on-call commitment. Occasional work out of hours may be required for urgent EEG/SSEP reporting, which will be flexibly worked including time off in lieu.

Person Specification

Essential

• Understands and is committed to Trust values
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking research activities
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
• Experience of EEG reporting, including neuroprognostication of critically ill patients
• Experience of Intra-Operative Neuro-Monitoring & interpretation of IONM reports

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Employer website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Contact: Emma Carter, Head of Department, [e-mail], 02089095449