Consultant Neurophysiologist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Birmingham is seeking experienced Consultants to join our team. The role involves performing EMG and NCS investigations with 30-minute patient slots, assessing 16 patients per day, and contributing to high-quality patient care in a busy NHS setting.

Candidates must be GMC Specialist Register members, available weekends, and have strong clinical expertise. The position emphasizes weekend clinics and thorough, timely reporting aligned with Trust

Qualifications

• Must have GMC Specialist Register for at least 12 months.
• Must be available to work weekends.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage 16 patients per day with 30-minute EMG and NCS investigations.
• Produce standard reports within 7 working days; expedite for urgent cases within 24 hours.
• Clinic days include Saturdays and Sundays; hours 09:00–17:30 with a 30-minute lunch.
• See new GP referrals; follow-up appointments are rare, but may be required.
• GMC registration on the specialist register.

Skills

GMC Specialist Register

Weekend availability

Clinical expertise

Job description

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our services, we are actively seeking experienced Consultants to join our team in Birmingham.

Who We're Looking For

• Have been on the GMC Specialist Register for a minimum of 12 months
• Are available to work weekends
• Demonstrate excellent clinical expertise and a commitment to high-quality patient care

Main duties of the job

16 patients per day. 30 minutes per appointment EMG (Electromyography) and NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies) including standard, extended, and specialist investigations. Standard turnaround time for reports: within 7 working days (routine); expedited reporting for urgent cases (within 24 hours)., Working Days: Saturdays and Sundays Clinic Hours: 09:00 17:30 (including a 30-minute lunch break).

Session Details:

• Routine patients: 30-minute appointments
• MND (Motor Neurone Disease) complex patients: 60-minute appointments
• Admin time is built into patient appointment slots
• New GP referrals
• Follow-up appointments are very rare; however, consultants would be expected to see any follow-up patients if required
• GMC registered on the specialist register

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.

Xyla Services (part of Acacium Group) provides flexible, clinician-led insourcing solutions to the NHS, helping trusts tackle backlogs by utilizing existing hospital infrastructure during weekends or evenings. We focus on elective care, diagnostics, and specialty services (e.g., ENT, endoscopy), delivering fully managed, high-quality care that improves patient flow and reduces waiting times.