Consultant Neurophysiologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; The Image; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Neurophysiologist to join its Neurology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting neurophysiological tests such as nerve conduction studies and EEGs. The role involves working closely with a team of neurologists, participating in clinical governance, and engaging in continuous professional development. Our trust values empower, compassion, and professionalism while offering flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in nerve conduction studies and electromyography is essential.
• Familiarity with neurophysiology techniques is required.
• Strong commitment to professional development and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various neurophysiology tests including nerve conduction studies and EEG.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Skills

Nerve conduction studies

Electromyography

EEG

Job description

Position

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).

Post Details

This post will be outpatients and will have link to the Royal Free Hospital Neurology department for CPD duties will include :

Employment

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital will be the employer for the appointment and will issue the contract of employment.

Direct Clinical Care

Direct Clinical Care includes:

• Nerve conduction studies
• Electromyography
• Repetitive Nerve stimulation
• Sympathetic Skin response
• Cutaneous Silent period
• Single fibre EMG
• Neuro-muscular ultrasound
• Evoked Potentials (SSEPs; BAEPs; VEPs) these are not available now due to lack of equipment
• Thermal thresholds testing (QST) - this is not available now due to lack of equipment
• Central motor conduction studies this is not available now due to lack of equipment
• Movement disorder neurophysiology this is not available now 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 participating in Audit.

Additional Information

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-imaging 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. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking