Consultant Neurophysiology

Uhleicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is recruiting a Consultant Neurophysiology in Leicester. The role offers a substantive NHS post with 10 programmed activities (PAs) and flexible FT/part-time options.

The successful applicant will lead diagnostic reporting and contribute to service development within the Neurophysiology Department, with strong emphasis on training and audit. Applicants should have MBBS, GMC registration, BIS higher training or eligible within 6 months, MRCP/MRCS, and a

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent required.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible within 6 months of interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent.
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Report on Diagnostic tests.
• Report on Inpatient/Outpatient diagnostic tests.
• Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management.
• Contribute in the ongoing development of Neurophysiology services for the local population.
• Participate in training and educational activities, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Clinical judgement

Neurophysiology training

Research commitment

English communication

Teaching/training

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Higher Specialist Training accreditation or eligible within 6 months

MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent

Membership of Specialist Societies

Higher degree MSc/MD

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Consultant Neurophysiology

The closing date is 19 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurophysiology team within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. We are seeking a clinician with imagination, drive and commitment to work in Leicester. You will be required to have appropriate experience in Neurophysiology and hold or be within 6 months of obtaining certification from the General Medical Council (CCT). Applications are especially welcome from applicants with special interest in bone care and Osteoporosis.

You will be expected to:

Report on Diagnostic test

Report on Inpatient/Outpatient diagnostic tests

Provide specialist out-patient opinion and case management;

To contribute in the ongoing development of Neurophysiology services for the local population.

The role also involves participation in training and educational activities , administrative, teaching, continuing medical education and audit activities whilst maintaining clinical excellence within the service.

Main duties of the job

Full time, but applications would be welcome from those wishing to work part time.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Neurophysiology Department who are seeking a substantive consultant to join anther consultant and department of excellent physiologists.

The post is for a full-time contract (10 PAs) but the option to work flexibly (less than full time) exists if it is the candidate's preference. The job is available as soon as a successful candidate is appointed.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Experience

• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problemsDemonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
• Fully trained in Neurophysiology as per requirements of HST committee (Neurology) or equivalent
• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Communication Skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust