Consultant Neurophysiologist

East Kent Hospitals University Nhs Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mentoring support for new consultants

Research and teaching opportunities

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury, United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our Neurosciences team. This substantive, full-time post is based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital with cross-site responsibilities.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies, reporting findings, teaching, and contributing to clinical governance and research. Salary advertised: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview).
• Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies.
• Higher degree (MD/PhD or equivalent).
• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology.
• Evidence of research and publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies for adults and children.
• Interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately and promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching and training of medical students, trainees, and clinical scientists.
• Engage in CPD and GMC revalidation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise

Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology

Higher degree (MD/PhD or equivalent)

IELTS Level 2 or MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Job description

Consultant Neurophysiologist East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Canterbury, United Kingdom

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our expanding Neurosciences team. This is a substantive, full-time post based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, with cross-site responsibilities as required. Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality neurophysiology services, supporting diagnosis and management of neurological disorders across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the largest Neuroscience centres outside London, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and video telemetry.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist neurophysiology services including EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies for adult and paediatric patients.
• Interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately and promptly.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support teaching and training of medical students, trainees, and clinical scientists.
• Engage in continuing professional development and maintain GMC revalidation requirements.

Job Plan

• 10 PAs per week (8 DCC, 1-2 SPA)
• Outpatient neurophysiology clinics and diagnostic reporting sessions (approx. up to 6 per week)
• No on-call commitment

About us

About East Kent Hospitals: We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 700,000 across three acute hospitals and community sites. We provide specialist services for Kent and Medway and are proud to be at the forefront of transformation, research, and clinical leadership. With the Kent and Medway Medical School at the heart of our community, we offer a rewarding and friendly environment for consultants to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Access to modern neurophysiology facilities and IT systems
• Dedicated administrative and technical support
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership development
• Flexible working and LTFT applications welcomed
• Mentoring support for new consultants

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team comprising 11 Consultant Neurologists, 1 existing Consultant Neurophysiologist, specialist grade doctors, trainees, and clinical neurophysiology technicians. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, including EEG (routine and prolonged), EMG, and nerve conduction studies, with annual volumes of approximately 1,2001,500 EEGs and 8001,000 EMG/NCS studies.

Essential Requirements

• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
• Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Evidence of research and publications

Grow Your Career in the Garden of England

At East Kent, we will help you build a career around your interests and lifestyle. Enjoy flexible working, unique opportunities to innovate, and a beautiful location where you can live life to the full.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with License to practice
• Inclusion on Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of CCT at interview)
• Minimum of English Level 2 ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolMRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent)
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical neurophysiology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Teaching experience for medical students and trainees

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Participation in clinical audit, CPD, and revalidation
• Engagement with Morbidity & Mortality reviews
• Experience with Structured Judgement Reviews
• Learning from incidents and complaintsUnderstanding of patient safety and quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical governance principles
• Proven experience in EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies
• Ability to interpret and report neurophysiological investigations accurately
• Able to converse at ease with patients, provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Experience in paediatric neurophysiology
• Evidence of research and publications

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).

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.

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).

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

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