Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Specialised Clinical Physiologist for the Telemetry Unit. Responsibilities include performing Video-EEG studies and providing specialist services during surgeries. Candidates should have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience in neurophysiology. This role offers a collaborative work environment focused on quality patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing Video-EEG Telemetry studies.
• Ability to interpret and report complex results.
• Skilled in educating and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
• Conduct pre-surgical studies and interpretation of results.
• Participate in research projects and training of new staff.
• Lead discussions in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical Neurophysiology

Electrocorticography

Polysomnography

Communication

Education

Relevant healthcare degree

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Specialised Clinical Physiologist on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. As a Specialised Clinical Physiologist you will be responsible for providing high quality Video-EEG Telemetry studies for service users within the Epilepsy surgery program and neurological sleep services.

Telemetry Services

• Diagnostic studies
• Pre-surgical studies including ictal SPECT
• Invasive studies (with subdural and depth (SEEG) electrodes)
• Physiologist led Electrocorticography
• Polysomnography, MSLT and Actigraphy
• At Home polysomnography and diagnostic videotelemetry

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
• Provide a specialist physiologist led electrocorticography service during surgery for epilepsy and brain tumours when the procedure is carried out with the patient awake and cortical stimulation is required.
• Undertake interpretation of results and provision of written factual reports, communicating directly with consultant staff regarding any findings.
• Present the findings of the video telemetry studies at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions held on the unit on a regular basis.
• Provide assistance with and actively participate in research projects carried out on the telemetry unit.
• Education and training of techniques to new members of staff and demonstration of the telemetry unit activity to professional visitors.
• Provide support to more junior staff on the unit.
• Participate in quality assurance and audit within the department and on a regional basis.

About University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH)

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.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

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

Other Information

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 – for the second year running. In the NHS staff survey, UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who would recommend us as a place to work – for the second year in a row. At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.