Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology)

Overview

Specialised Clinical Physiologist (Neurophysiology) - Band 7 on the Sir Jules Thorn Telemetry Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

The closing date is 07 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Specialised Clinical Physiologist to provide high quality Video-EEG Telemetry studies for service users within the Epilepsy surgery program and neurological sleep services.

Our telemetry team provides the full range of video EEG services including diagnostic studies, pre-surgical studies including ictal SPECTo, invasive studies (with subdural and depth SEEG electrodes), physiologist-led electrocorticography, polysomnography, MSLT, actigraphy, and at-home polysomnography and diagnostic videotelemetry.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and engaging individual with experience within the field of Clinical Neurophysiology.

Main duties of the job

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide a highly complex, specialist Clinical Neurophysiology service.
• Provide a specialist physiologist-led electrocorticography service during surgery for epilepsy and brain tumours when the procedure is carried out with the patient awake and cortical stimulation is required.
• Undertake interpretation of results and provision of written factual reports, communicating directly with consultant staff regarding any findings.
• Present the findings of the video telemetry studies at the weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and contribute to ward rounds and teaching sessions on the unit.
• Provide assistance with and actively participate in research projects carried out on the telemetry unit.
• Education and training of techniques to new staff and demonstration of the telemetry unit activity to professional visitors.
• Provide support to more junior staff on the unit.
• Participate in quality assurance and audit within the department and on a regional basis.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with a target of net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Location: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH)

Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent
• IRCP Part I or equivalent
• Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent experience
• Member of Professional Organisation

Experience

• Must be able to perform the full range of neurophysiological investigations (EEG, EPs, NCS), including reviewing and preparing factual reports
• Able to work autonomously for standard clinical work and under supervision for more complex procedures (e.g., invasive recordings and ECoG)
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialist procedures via accredited courses or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Demonstrate underpinning knowledge of more specialist skills and ability to perform long-term monitoring (video-EEG telemetry/ambulatory recording) with factual reporting
• Evidence of experience supervising students or trainees

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, including those with communication difficulties or challenging behaviour
• Ability to communicate with departmental medical staff regarding complex data
• Ability to communicate effectively with other health care professionals
• Ability to inform visitors about the work of the department

Skills and abilities

• Provide evidence of practical skills to record routine neurophysiology investigations
• Ability to work in challenging environments and with patients who may be challenging or confrontational
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work

Personal and people development

• Experience in supervising student staff and visitors

Specific requirements

• Flexible working and on-call rota
• Manual dexterity to apply electrodes accurately

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and requires a DBS check.

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH)

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 per year, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6845

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH)