Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in London seeks a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist to lead complex video-EEG telemetry services. This role demands a strong clinical background and teamwork skills, ensuring top-quality patient care and compliance with clinical governance. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications in Clinical Physiology. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Professional registration required.
• Experience in clinical Neurophysiology essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report complex video-EEG telemetry studies.
• Assist in policy formation to meet healthcare needs.
• Provide out of hours technical support to nursing staff.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team engagement

Technical analysis

Complex problem solving

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent

Post Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Computerized databases

Report writing software

Telemetry data interpretation software

Job description

Overview

We have a new full-time vacancy for a band 8a Highly Specialised Clinical Physiologist on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The position will have lead responsibilities for private patient telemetry on Bloomsbury ward and the home video-EEG telemetry service. You will be responsible for supporting the Lead Clinical Physiologist in ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Our telemetry team provide the full range of video EEG services including:

• Private patient studies on Bloomsbury ward
• At Home polysomnography and diagnostic videotelemetry
• Diagnostic studies
• Pre-surgical epilepsy studies including ictal SPECT
• Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes)
• Electrocorticography
• Polysomnography, MSLT and Actigraphy

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and engaging individual with several years of experience within the field of Clinical Neurophysiology who is adept at multidisciplinary team engagement.

The Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit is a self-contained dedicated unit for monitoring patients with a variety of neurological, neurosurgical and neuropsychiatric conditions, performing more than 510 video-EEG telemetry studies and over 150 actigraphy studies per year.

Main duties of the job

• Your main responsibilities for the Private patient and HVT services will be to perform and report the full range of highly specialist and complex video-EEG telemetry studies.
• Assist the Lead Clinical Physiologist with the formation of policies and procedures to ensure that the service meets changing healthcare needs, trust policies and nationally/internationally set guidelines.
• Be responsible with the Lead Clinical Physiologists for providing out of hours support and advice on technical issues, via the telephone and remote access, to the nursing staff.
• Ensure the safe and correct working of all telemetry equipment on the unit.
• Communication of highly complex clinical and technical information relating to the neurophysiological investigations, with medical staff both from the telemetry medical team and associated teams and departments.
• Communication of information to the reporting consultant to ensure timely reporting of telemetry data.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
• Post Graduate Degree or equivalent specialised modules/courses or significant equivalent experience
• Member of Professional Organisation
• Professional registration
• Teaching or workplace assessors' qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in clinical Neurophysiology. Must be able to show that they have the practical experience and familiarity with the full range of investigation and specifically the most complex investigations carried out on the unit (Essential: Scalp video EEG with surface EMG, intracranial EEG with depth and grid/strip electrodes; Desirable: Polysomnography. This will include investigations on the unit and in the operating theatre. This involves performing the test as well as reviewing and preparing complex factual reports on these studies.
• Evidence of practical experience in specialist skills such as polysomnographic recording or invasive EEG studies and the underpinning knowledge of these specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience. Should include evidence of the specialist technical skills needed.
• Able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge of a broad range of the Clinical Neurophysiology concepts and the background knowledge and theory behind both the routine and more complex investigations performed.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze data obtained from the complex investigations carried out on the unit and able to give technical/factual judgements on the data so acquired.
• Demonstrate ability to carry out research and audit activities either independently or in collaboration with colleagues or senior medical staff.
• Evidence of supervision and teaching of students or trainees.
• Evidence of some management experience.
• Budgetary management skills, assisting senior staff in monitoring expenditure and developing a culture of careful use of resources.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to use computerised databases and a wide range of specialist and complex technical and administrative software. This will include report writing and interpretative software used with the telemetry data to improve the information obtained.
• Able to analyse and interpret data from a variety of sources.
• Able to utilise ICT systems including Inphase, electronic healthcare record systems, as well as standard programs such as word, excel etc.
• Able to use computerised databases and a wide range of specialist and complex technical and administrative software. This will include report writing and interpretative software used with the telemetry data to improve the information obtained.

Communication

• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with all patients, both verbally and in writing. This includes being able to discuss complex and sensitive issues with patients some of whom may have communication difficulties or challenging/aggressive behaviour.
• This may also include negotiating with the patients with challenging or confrontational behaviour to ensure their cooperation with the investigation.
• Able to communicate with consultant medical staff regarding the complex specialist data recorded and able to present this data at a multidisciplinary meeting.
• Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals from various disciplines verbally and in writing on a range of topics, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Able to demonstrate and inform visitors about the work of the department and explain the running of the service.
• Able to train/teach less experienced clinical physiologists using both verbal and written methods.

Personal and People Development

• Experience of supervising and training less experienced clinical physiologists.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Evidence of ability to assist more senior staff in managing a team including drawing up rotas and balancing staff availability against service demands.
• Evidence of developing training programs for less experienced staff and facilitating staff development.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
• Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual.
• Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice.

Specific Requirements

• Promotes, monitors and maintains best practice in health, safety and security.
• Complies with local Clinical Governance and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly and participate in the 7 day rota in place on the unit.
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a small multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of ability to work in challenging environments.
• Able to manoeuvre patients around the unit safely according to trust policies.
• Able to move portable equipment around the unit and to other sites within the hospital.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Telemetry Unit at National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6847

Job locations

Telemetry Unit at National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH