Consultant Clinical Neurophysiology

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist to join their team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Children's Epilepsy Surgery Service, providing expert care and participating in multidisciplinary teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to patient care and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years training in clinical neurophysiology.
• Evidence of thorough training in paediatric neurophysiology.
• Ability to report on neurophysiological examinations to a consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Work with the existing consultant in the CESS MDT.
• Review Video EEG and produce reports.
• Participate in outpatient clinic and on-call EEG reporting.

Skills

Expertise in Children's Epilepsy Surgery

Experience in Stereoelectroencephalography EEG

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Electromyography (EMG)

Education

Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

This is a new, full time (10 PA) Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist posts based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).

We wish to appoint a paediatric/adult trained Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in Children's Epilepsy Surgery Service (CESS) and preferably Stereoelectroencephalography EEG (SEEG), to join the current team of one adult/paediatric trained Clinical Neurophysiologist in Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) to meet increased demand on the service to perform Stereo Electroencephalography (SEEG). We are one of four centres nationally designated to deliver CESS service.

The post also includes paediatric and adult outpatient clinic, diagnostic reporting, inpatient diagnostics, participation in MDT and participation in the city wide on call EEG reporting rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work with the existing consultant to take a central role in the CESS MDT and proven expertise in paediatric epilepsy is essential, in particular, experience in the field of epilepsy surgery;review of Video EEG and the subsequent production of reports is essential and SEEG expertise is desirable, though the minimum requirement is a commitment to learn SEEG. Experience of Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG) in a paediatric and adult populations is essential, but the balance of paediatric and adult general work in the job plan could be reviewed upon appointment.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT8124-MP

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HR

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

The interview date is 4th August 2025

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

The interview date is 4th August 2025

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 3 months from the date of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Applicants must note that applications will not be accepted unless GMC registration, together with successful completion of any relevant language examination (if applicable) can be demonstrated

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience Essential

• At least 4 years training in clinical neurophysiology
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest, ideally paediatric epilepsy/epilepsy surgery, and expertise that complements the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Ability to report on neurophysiological examinations to a consultant level
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience/interest in 3D radiological imaging technology

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation, including submission of quality/performance data to local/ national audit programmes
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence thereof

Desirable

• Completion of one or more significant audit project

Research Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Presentations and/or posters at academic meetings

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 3 months from the date of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Applicants must note that applications will not be accepted unless GMC registration, together with successful completion of any relevant language examination (if applicable) can be demonstrated

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience Essential

• At least 4 years training in clinical neurophysiology
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest, ideally paediatric epilepsy/epilepsy surgery, and expertise that complements the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Ability to report on neurophysiological examinations to a consultant level
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Experience/interest in 3D radiological imaging technology

Clinical Governance and Audit Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation, including submission of quality/performance data to local/ national audit programmes
• Positive approach to evidence-based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence thereof

Desirable

• Completion of one or more significant audit project

Research Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
• Presentations and/or posters at academic meetings

Teaching and Training Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other Essential

• Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

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).

Additional 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HR

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HR

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)