Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience & Knowledge
Can demonstrate clear evidence of Clinical Neurophysiology experience in EMG, NCS, EP, EEG reporting of all age groups
- Experience & Knowledge
Presentation / publication of audit Original publications in Peer Review Neurophysiological journals EEG reporting of all age groups
- Teaching and communication
Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post; Ability to present effectively to an audience; Ability to communicate effectively.
- Current Skills and abilities
Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Current Skills and abilities
Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and subspecialty elements of the post as in the job description and technical specification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Education, Qualifications & Training
An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via. CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role), CESR or European Community Rights
- Team Working and Service Development
Evidence of leadership and service development
- Team Working and Service Development
Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
- Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Evidence of understanding of clinical governance; Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit; Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
- Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post; Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust; Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The Neurophysiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is a progressive, patient focused department and is highly regarded by the clinical teams that use our services.
The department is a busy district general hospital department providing EMG and EEG, video-telemetry, evoked potential, and EEG service in adults and children.
The proposed interview date for this role is 16 November 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be required to participate in the urgent adult and paediatric EEG reporting, which currently provides an in-hours weekday service.
The day-to-day activities will include performing or supervising reporting of EEG and home-video-telemetry, support clinical meetings and case discussions, and conduct EMG or other specialty clinics.
The post-holders will also be responsible for supervising and guiding physiologists within the Neurophysiology department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The candidate will be able to express a subspecialty interest to complement the department, with scope to undertake subspecialist activity in NCS/EMG, EEG, VT, or sleep work. There is currently no on-call commitment.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Neurophysiology Consultant with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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