Substantive Consultant In Neurophysiology

North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Dean; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Development opportunities

NHS Pension scheme

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Consultant Neurophysiologists to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative. The Neurology service covers outpatient sites across North Cumbria and provides in-reach services to the two acute hospitals.

The role involves managing referrals, developing clinical Neurophysiological services, teaching, and participation in governance and research as part of a vibrant, clinically-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• MRCP or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology within 6 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Out-patient and in-patient neurophysiology consultations will be conducted.
• Teaching duties and involvement in postgraduate medical education.
• Provide professional supervision within the Neurophysiology service.

Education

GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited from experienced Substantive Consultants to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of outpatient's sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in reach service to the 2 acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and would welcome Neurophysiologists seeking full or part time hours.

Important roles for all Consultant posts include:

• The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
• Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
• To carry out teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme and in the training programme for Clinical Physiologists.
• To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
• To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
• To be involved in research where appropriate.
• To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate

Please note

You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.

Main duties of the job

The posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed, There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria. The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton on [e-mail] for Trudie and Julia McClune on [e-mail] for Adrian.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates. The maximum amount which can be claimed: For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 262-A-25-7181486-M

Job locations: Penrith Hospital, Penrith, CA11 8HX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

• Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Fully registration with the General Medical Council
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)

Desirable:

• MD or PhD degree
• Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Desirable:

• Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
• Evidence of personal contribution to service development in Neurophysiology

Knowledge

Essential:

• Able to complete basic history taking and examination - physical and mental.
• Evidence based practice

Desirable:

• Specialist training courses relevant to post
• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.

Personal Skills

Essential:

• Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services
• Decisiveness/accountability
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility

Organisation and Planning

Essential:

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Experience & ability to work in multiprofessional teams

Desirable:

• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
• Information technology skills

CPD

Essential:

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable:

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Research and Teaching

Essential:

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.

Desirable:

• A commitment to and experience of teaching
• Peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.

Other

Essential:

• Must be able to travel independently of public transport to multiple sites.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Penrith Hospital, Penrith, CA11 8HX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Service Manager, Kayleigh Barnes, [e-mail], 07811714169

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