Consultant Neurophysiologist YC72

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust is seeking a Consultant Neurophysiologist to join their Neurology department in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will conduct various neurophysiological assessments and engage in professional development. A salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per year is offered, alongside full-time working patterns and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Support for members of the Armed Forces Community

Qualifications

• GMC Registered with licence to practice or on Specialist Register in Neurophysiology.
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• MBBS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nerve conduction studies and electrophysiological assessments.
• Participate in professional development and audit activities.

Skills

GMC Registered with licence to practice

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital wishes to appoint a Consultant Neurophysiologist to be part of the Neurology department consisting of ten Consultant Neurologists and one Consultant Neurophysiologist who all have joint appointments with regional Neuroscience units at the Royal Free Hospital or the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Neurophysiology outpatient clinics are held on two sites (Hemel and Watford).

Main Duties

This post will be outpatients and will have link to the Royal Free Hospital Neurology department for CPD duties will include described below. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital will be the employer for the appointment and will issue the contract of employment.

• Nerve conduction studies
• Electromyography
• Repetitive nerve stimulation
• Sympathetic skin response
• Cutaneous silent period
• Single fibre EMG
• Neuro‑muscular ultrasound
• Evoked potentials (SSEPs; BAEPs; VEPs) – not currently available due to lack of equipment
• Thermal thresholds testing (QST) – not currently available due to lack of equipment
• Central motor conduction studies – not currently available due to lack of equipment
• Movement disorder neurophysiology – not currently available due to lack of equipment
• EEG

All Consultants will be allocated 1 core SPA per week for professional development (CPD), Job Planning, Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participation in Audit.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. Flexible Working

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

Job Details

Details: 27 October 2025

Job Title: Consultant Neurophysiologist

Pay Scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

360‑A‑1131

Job locations

Medical Neurology L6 – Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for further information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC Registered with licence to practice or on Specialist Register in Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous appointments which provided professional training in neurology/neurophysiology posts approved by the royal college of physicians – SCE in Neurology

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.

Employer information

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Medical Neurology L6 – Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD

Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk