Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Neurophysiology

The closing date is 16 December 2025

Job summary

Are you a Consultant Neurophysiologist looking for a dynamic and supportive environment to continue your clinical journey?

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Consultant Neurophysiologist to join our friendly and high-performing team on a 6-months fixed term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established department, with access to modern facilities and a strong multidisciplinary network across the region.

The job is a full time post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), broken down into 9 PAs of DCC activity at the Royal Surrey, 1 PAs of SPA activity, which will be undertaken at The Royal Surrey.

Candidates who wish to work a different number of programmed activities to that specified in the current job plan will be considered for this post, with negotiation on the content of the job plan on an individual basis. Candidates who wish to apply as part of a job share arrangement will also be considered.

Main duties of the job

You'll be involved in delivering and developing a wide range of neurophysiological services, including EEG, EMG/NCS, and evoked potentials. There is no on-call commitment, and you'll benefit from flexible job planning, strong links with neurology and neurosurgery services, and opportunities for teaching and service development.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-PD-EMF19498

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurophysiology
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP
  • Specialty exam in Neurophysiology
  • Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent
  • Educational Supervisor qualification
  • Appraisal qualification
  • Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management
  • Teaching/Education Qualification
  • Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Out of programme management experience (e.g. secondment)
  • Wide experience of Neurophysiology
  • Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
  • Understand the principals of Clinical Governance
  • Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurophysiology
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP
  • Specialty exam in Neurophysiology
  • Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent
  • Educational Supervisor qualification
  • Appraisal qualification
  • Qualification in leadership and/ or clinical management
  • Teaching/Education Qualification
  • Higher Degree

Experience

Essential

  • Out of programme management experience (e.g. secondment)
  • Wide experience of Neurophysiology
  • Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
  • Understand the principals of Clinical Governance
  • Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

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).

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.

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Neurophysiology

Kamalakanann Jothi

k.jothi@nhs.net

01483464128

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

384-PD-EMF19498

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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