Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust would like to invite applications for this full time, 10PA, substantive post of Consultant Neurophysiologist based in Liverpool, Merseyside, to join our existing team of 5 Consultant Neurophysiologists (3.7 WTE). Ideally, applicants must have significant EEG expertise in invasive telemetry monitoring, or routine EEG reporting and EMG. There is flexibility with the job plan content, applications would be welcomed from those with special interests or wishing to develop their skills further. For example, this may include paediatric work as there is an opportunity for a joint job plan with Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Candidates wanting to work, part time or flexibly would also be considered.
In order to be considered for the position of Consultant Neurophysiologist is it essential for candidates to have clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurophysiology, be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, hold MBBS/MBCH and possess MRCP.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of the job role , please see job description section below.
The Neurophysiology department is part of the Neurology directorate and offers a wide range of services and as part of the epilepsy surgery programme (recently enhanced by NHE confirmation of the Trust becoming the North UK provider for LITT),long term EEG monitoring/ stereo EEG, 3 video telemetry beds and ambulatory video EEG including home monitoring. We routinely undertake nerve conduction studies/EMG including complex cases, Single-fibre EMG, Sleep studies (MSLT/Polysomnography) and evoked potentials. We also have an active intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring service offering monitoring for cortical, brainstem and spinal surgeries.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-7707139
Job locations
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
L97LJ
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Fazakerley
L97LJ
Employer's website
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