Specialist Clinical Physiologist/Scientist or Clinical Physiologist

Job overview

The Neurophysiology service at York provides a wide range of diagnostic procedures including routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory EEGs, Video-Telemetry and Home Video Ambulatory EEGs, EMG/ NCS, SEPs (department and ICU based) pattern and flash VEPs, ERGs and EOG.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Neurophysiology Department for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our fantastic small team of dedicated Clinical Physiologists, Assistants and Trainees, working closely with Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologists.

This is a band 6, Specialised Physiologist post in Neurophysiology at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Voluntary Professional Registration (RCCP, HCPC or AHCS registration) is desirable / strongly encouraged and supported, with a commitment that if not registered you would commit to achieving this within 18-24 months of appointment.

Consideration would be given to applicants preferring a part time position, subject to hours.

Consideration would be given to a less experienced / newly qualified physiologist if you were the right candidate. If successful, this position would commence on a band 5 salary.

Although the service is situated on the York site, there is expectation in the future that services will be provided at other sites so a willingness to travel is required.

Expected interview date is 16/06/2026.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high professional standards of Neurophysiological services to patients.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service(s) meet changing healthcare needs.
• Provide support and assistance to Neurophysiological staff in dealing with difficult and conflicting situations, including those that are of a clinical/professional nature.
• Participate in the implementation of policies.
• Prioritise and co-ordinate individual patients tests and care needs
• Plan and perform a range of basic and specialised Neurophysiological investigations to a high level of competence to patients.

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal specialist training (other appropriate qualifications e.g. BTEC HNC/D in MPPM / or equivalent experience + professional exam ECNE/ANS Part I and Part II or MSc Clinical Science in Neurophysiology gained as part of STP) plus knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through specialist courses or training/experience. If Part I not gained, must be willing to commit to achieving this within 18-24 months of appointment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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