Clinical Scientist / Advanced Clinical Physiologist
The closing date is 27 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Clinical Neurophysiology Department for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our fantastic team of dedicated Clinical Physiologists/ Clinical Scientists, Assistants and Trainees, working closely with Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologists.
The Neurophysiology service at RDUH provides a wide range of diagnostic procedures including routine, sleep, portable, ambulatory EEGs, Video-Telemetry and Home Video EEGs, EMG/ NCS, SEPs (department and ICU based) pattern and flash VEPs, ERGs and EOG.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide a range of highly complex and specialist Clinical Neurophysiology services to patients of all ages, referred from a wide range of specialties, and presenting with diverse medical conditions, including neurological and psychiatric disorders. They are responsible for the organisation of clinical work and associated non‑clinical activities, ensuring effective day‑to‑day service delivery. They oversee the provision, audit and quality assurance of a designated specialist area within the Clinical Neurophysiology service, maintaining high professional standards and adherence to national guidelines. The role includes responsibility for the training and development of Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) within the specialist area, as well as contributing to the education of other healthcare professionals, including medical students and nursing staff. The postholder undertakes interpretation of neurophysiological test results and provides accurate, timely clinical reports. They work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team on a daily basis to ensure that service needs are met and that patients receive high‑quality, efficient care.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hrs per week fixed term
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months, part‑time
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata
Reference number: 185-49275-13089
Benefits
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part‑time
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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