Lead Clinical Physiologist, Neurophysiology

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology to provide expert clinical leadership and develop a comprehensive neurophysiology service in Coventry. The role involves managing complex investigations (EEG, EMG/NCS, evoked potentials) and ensuring high standards of patient care.

The post holder will lead a team of Clinical Physiologists, align practice with national standards, and drive education, research, and service

Qualifications

• Senior level clinical leadership experience is required.
• Ability to lead a neurophysiology service with governance.
• Experience in budgeting, planning and delivering clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership for the Neurophysiology service.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within budget.
• Recruit, manage and develop staff to support service delivery.
• Oversee audit, research and service development.
• Coordinate with clinicians and other health professionals to meet service needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Graduate or MSc in relevant field

Current professional registration

CPD qualifications in Neurophysiology

Leadership development programme

Job description

Lead Clinical Physiologist, Neurophysiology

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area Neurophysiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 218‑HSS‑B8A‑8364833

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Lead Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) is responsible for providing expert clinical leadership and specialist neurophysiological services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The post holder will undertake and oversee a comprehensive range of complex neurophysiological investigations, including EEG, EMG/NCS, evoked potentials, and ambulatory monitoring, supporting the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders.

The role includes operational and professional leadership of the Neurophysiology service, ensuring compliance with national standards, professional guidelines, and clinical governance requirements. The post holder will lead and support a team of Clinical Physiologists and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, education, research, and service development.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Provide, manage, co-ordinate and be responsible for an efficient Neurophysiological diagnostics service
• Ensure that best practise is achieved within budgetary constraints with constant review, auditing and bench marking to national standards and meet all BSCN, ANS and Health Care Science standards.
• Recruit and manage the staffing to provide a suitable workforce for that to be achieved.
• Co-ordinate and support audit and research activities of Clinical Physiologists within the department
• To work closely and collaboratively with the Doctors and Medical Head of Service, GP’s and a range of other health care providers on a day to day basis to ensure that the service needs are met.
• Provide complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service to patients of all ages from a range of specialties with a wide range of medical disorders including those which may be neurological and/or psychiatric and many others.
• Responsible for the development and training of student Clinical Physiologists within the department.
• Perform peripheral nerve conduction clinics with reports to a highly specialised level.
• Provide advice to clinicians on clinical and operational issues pertaining to neurophysiology.
• To ensure adherence of all staff to all professional and mandatory policies and guidelines.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Accountable for management of department budget and oversee the effective use of staff, equipment and physical resources.
• Co-ordinate Clinical Physiologists+ HCA including the monitoring of annual leave and sickness absence.
• Monitor the administration team and work in liaison with the Group Admin Manager
• Contribute to the development of strategic and business plans for the Neurophysiology service.
• Contribute to the planning and organisation of information resources, ensuring effective patient reporting and data storage.
• Provide and maintain statistical information as required for statistical and other management purposes.
• Contribute to the formulation of health and safety and quality assurance policies to patients, staff and visitors.
• Attend Trust, regional and national meetings relating to issues of neurophysiological services.
• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of all Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) and HCA in line with Trust policies and guidelines
• Contribute to the analysis and workforce planning needs of the neurophysiology establishment and skill mix as appropriate for the safe provision of service to patients, within budget provision. The responsibility for overall planning lies with the Head of Service.
• Promote and ensure equality, diversity and rights for all.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Departmental Management Team in the formulation of strategic and business plans for the Clinical Neurophysiology Service.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Graduate and/or working towards Masters degree Current professional Registration Demonstrable CPD Qualifications in specialism Completion of leadership development programme/course/ module

Experience

• Professional clinical experience at a senior level Proven record of leading and effectively managing change Experience of successfully resolving complex problems Experience of successful resource & budget management Experience in service development
• Evidence Of conference presentation or journal publication

Knowledge

• A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice Knowledge of the national and local NHS healthcare agenda and its implications Knowledge of research/audit processes and application
• Experience Of successful patient/public involvement

Skills

• Demonstrate ability to produce complex reports and formulate policies Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Able to use initiative and make decisions IT Skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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