Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology) at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI).
In this senior role you will be a key member of our Neurophysiology team, responsible for performing a range of routine and highly specialist investigations, such as intracranial/stereo EEG, video-EEG telemetry, home video-EEG telemetry, polysomnography/multiple sleep latency tests (PSG/ MSLT), intra-operative neuromonitoring services (IONM) or continuous EEG (cEEG) on the intensive care unit. You will work closely with our consultant medical staff and the wider physiologist/scientist team, contributing to service delivery and playing an active role in the ongoing development of our clinical services.
We are seeking a flexible and proactive individual who demonstrates strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage their own workload and support colleagues in delivering the service. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential.
You should be a qualified as a specialised clinical physiologist or healthcare scientist in neurophysiology with substantial postgraduate experience You are expected to have HCPC registration.
- Interview Date Monday 11 August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
The Department of Clinical Neurophysiology provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic investigations to both inpatients and outpatients across the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and surrounding hospitals. Patients of all ages are referred to the department from a wide variety of specialties, presenting with a wide range of conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous system.The post holder will take a senior role in the delivery and development of advanced neurophysiological investigations, such as intracranial/stereo EEG, continuous EEG (cEEG) on the intensive care unit, polysomnography (PSG), home video-EEG telemetry or intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM). Working in collaboration with the clinical physiology service manager they will contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the service, including coordinating appointments, liaising with medical teams and external providers, and managing stock and equipment resources.
Clinical responsibilities include independently planning, performing, and interpreting a range of highly specialist and routine neurophysiological investigations across all patient age groups. These may be carried out in a variety of settings including theatres, wards, intensive care, and external Trusts.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the development and leadership of the highly specialised, advanced investigations including intracranial stereo EEG telemetry, home video telemetry, sleep services, intra-operative monitoring services (IOM) and cEEG on ITU.
- Performs and assists with a range of highly specialised advanced neurophysiological procedures on patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical disorders. This may include spinal cord untethering for cauda equina or tumour resection, sEEG with stimulation / thermocoagulation, polysomnography (PSG). These may be performed in the dedicated environment of the department, or in non-dedicated environments such as operating theatres or on the wards.
- Performs a range of basic and specialised neurophysiological investigations on patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those, which may be neurological and/or psychiatric innature. These may be in the dedicated environment of the department or in non-dedicated environment at any location within the Trust and other regional hospitals.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the development and leadership of the highly specialised, advanced investigations including intracranial stereo EEG telemetry, home video telemetry, sleep services, intra-operative monitoring services (IOM) and cEEG on ITU.
- Performs and assists with a range of highly specialised advanced neurophysiological procedures on patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical disorders. This may include spinal cord untethering for cauda equina or tumour resection, sEEG with stimulation / thermocoagulation, polysomnography (PSG). These may be performed in the dedicated environment of the department, or in non-dedicated environments such as operating theatres or on the wards.
- Performs a range of basic and specialised neurophysiological investigations on patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those, which may be neurological and/or psychiatric innature. These may be in the dedicated environment of the department or in non-dedicated environment at any location within the Trust and other regional hospitals.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MSc in Neurosensory Science (Neurophysiology) or Academy Healthcare Science STP equivalence with relevant qualification
- Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Full valid UK driving licence
Desirable
- Coaching, mentoring or leadership course or qualification
- Formal qualification of training in advanced neurophysiology investigations
- Member of ANS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience to Master's degree level equivalent at Specialist Clinical Physiologist / Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner level in Neurophysiology
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at a basic level and work-based assessment
- Experience in research methodologies, research publications, higher research degree (i.e. PhD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Flexible approach to the working day
Desirable
- Problem solving capabilities
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MSc in Neurosensory Science (Neurophysiology) or Academy Healthcare Science STP equivalence with relevant qualification
- Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Full valid UK driving licence
Desirable
- Coaching, mentoring or leadership course or qualification
- Formal qualification of training in advanced neurophysiology investigations
- Member of ANS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience to Master's degree level equivalent at Specialist Clinical Physiologist / Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner level in Neurophysiology
Desirable
- Experience of teaching at a basic level and work-based assessment
- Experience in research methodologies, research publications, higher research degree (i.e. PhD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Flexible approach to the working day
Desirable
- Problem solving capabilities
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
