Job Summary
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital wishes to appoint a Consultant Neurophysiologist to be part of the Neurology department consisting of ten Consultant Neurologists and one Consultant Neurophysiologist who all have joint appointments with regional Neuroscience units at the Royal Free Hospital or the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Neurophysiology outpatient clinics are held on two sites (Hemel and Watford).
Main Duties
This post will be outpatients and will have link to the Royal Free Hospital Neurology department for CPD duties will include described below. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital will be the employer for the appointment and will issue the contract of employment.
* Nerve conduction studies
* Electromyography
* Repetitive nerve stimulation
* Sympathetic skin response
* Cutaneous silent period
* Single fibre EMG
* Neuro‑muscular ultrasound
* Evoked potentials (SSEPs; BAEPs; VEPs) – not currently available due to lack of equipment
* Thermal thresholds testing (QST) – not currently available due to lack of equipment
* Central motor conduction studies – not currently available due to lack of equipment
* Movement disorder neurophysiology – not currently available due to lack of equipment
* EEG
All Consultants will be allocated 1 core SPA per week for professional development (CPD), Job Planning, Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participation in Audit.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. Flexible Working
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Job Details
Details: 27 October 2025
Job Title: Consultant Neurophysiologist
Pay Scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
360‑A‑1131
Job locations
Medical Neurology L6 – Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached JD and person specification for further information regarding the role.
Person Specification
Essential
* GMC Registered with licence to practice or on Specialist Register in Neurophysiology (or within 6 months of date of interview)
* MRCP(UK) or equivalent
* MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
* Previous appointments which provided professional training in neurology/neurophysiology posts approved by the royal college of physicians – SCE in Neurology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer information
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Medical Neurology L6 – Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD
Website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk
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