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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Practitioner or Scientist to join our friendly Neurophysiology team at the NNUH. Our team of 7 Scientists, 3 Consultants, a Specialist Registrar and 2 administrative staff help around 5500 patients a year, of all ages & abilities, suffering from a wide range of disorders
The scientists provide a full modality of investigations;
- Video-EEG; routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory and Telemetry
- Nerve Conduction Studies; for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ulnar and Peripheral Neuropathy
- Evoked Potentials; VEP, ERG (pattern, flash & multi-focal), EOG (all to ISCEV standard) and SEP
- Intra Operative Monitoring for Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery
The department operates from 8AM to 6PM on weekdays; there is no evening, weekend or on-call work (only occasional late working for long IOM cases), and we can accommodate flexible working patterns, such as a four-day week.
Norwich is a vibrant, historic city; regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK by the Guardian and Sunday Times - the latter awarded Norwich first place in 2026! It is filled with independent cafes, excellent restaurants, many shops and all the typical high street chains. Norfolk has over 100 miles of stunning coast, the 800-year-old Norfolk Broads and endless countryside to explore. With excellent transport links to Cambridge and London, affordable housing and award-winning schools; Norfolk offers everything you need to establish the perfect work life balance.
Main duties of the job
Our vacancy is open to applicants at band 6 (Healthcare Science Practitioner) or band 7 (Healthcare Scientist). Both roles perform all routine investigations (all EEG’s and NCS for CTS, UMN & PN), along with contribution to the daily running of the department and training of junior team members. The band 7 role also incorporates our specialist investigations; VEP, ERG, EOG, SEPs and IOM. If employed at band 6, there will be the opportunity to be trained to become proficient in these specialist investigations to reach the band 7 position.
We actively encourage professional development; our department is lucky to have a significant training budget so you will be supported to achieve additional competencies via a wide range of opportunities. This vacancy is open to all experienced or newly qualified individuals; minimum entry requirements can be found in each Job Description.
Please note that the interview date is Wednesday 26th of August. Interviewees will be required to attend in person to undertake a practical evaluation. Please note on your application whether you are applying for the band 6 or 7 role and confirm that you can attend the interview in person.
N.b this vacancy may close early - as soon as a 50-applicant limit has been reached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to interpret and provide a factual report for all or majority of departmental investigations
- Able to perform all or majority of departmental investigations
Experience
Essential
- Significant Postgraduate experience
- Significant practical experience and familiarity with a range of basic and advanced/complex investigations
- Experience of providing Neurophysiology Services to a wide patient demographic
Desirable
- Experience of organizing / managing elements of a Neurophysiology Service
- Experience of training others in Neurophysiology
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
- ECNE/EPTA/ANS Part I / EEG and II / NCS & EP exams or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training to MSc level
- AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration or requirement to register within 8 months of starting in post
Desirable
- Neurophysiology specialist course
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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This advert is for Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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