Consultant in Neurophysiology
Closing date: 11 December 2025
The post is offered on a 10PA basis; LTFT applications will be considered.
The department provides a comprehensive range of neurophysiological diagnostic services for patients of all ages, including the neonatal period, across Sunderland, South Tyneside and North Durham. It plays an important role in the delivery of the 18‑week patient pathway in several major specialties and is critical in the diagnosis and understanding of a range of common diseases.
We are looking for a friendly, dynamic, and supportive individual to join our service and team in continuing to provide an excellent and comprehensive neurophysiology service. You must possess strong leadership and communication skills and a desire to develop and grow the service. There are close academic links with the Regional Neuroscience Centre at the RVI in Newcastle and joint working between the services is being explored.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Mrs Debra Young, Head of Neurophysiology / Senior Chief Clinical Physiologist on ext. 49086 / 42534. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS (formally CRB) check at Enhanced Level.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to coordinate and deliver the strategic and operational aspects of the Neurophysiology services across the STSFT reflecting national and local priorities. There is no on‑call commitment associated with this post.
Clinical
* Provision and delivery of consultant support to manage patients requiring a range of neurophysiology investigations and diagnostics.
* Performing NCS/EMG studies and writing own reports.
* Supervising and reporting physiologist nerve conduction studies.
* Reporting EEGs, video telemetry recordings, and EP studies.
* Facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients.
* Provision of expert knowledge and support to colleagues to assist patient management.
* Support outpatient services such as EMG / EEG / NCS clinics.
* Actively participate in the MDT and any other meetings necessary to patient care.
* Support the development of neurophysiology services across STSFT.
Administrative
* Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to neurophysiology.
* Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings.
* Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff and physiologists in training.
* Support the delivery of integrated services as required.
Research
* Participate in existing clinical trials and research.
* Work with the STSFT research and innovation team to assist with recruitment of potential participants into future research studies.
About us
One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture and working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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Job responsibilities
Applicants must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMC’s Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC’s Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Experience
* Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
* Have undertaken additional training in neurophysiology.
* Have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer‑reviewed articles.
* Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
* Have experience within a neurology setting.
* Have received further speciality training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
Qualifications
* Possess MRCP.
* Hold a CCST and/or be on the GMC’s Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC’s Specialist Register.
* Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
Skills & Knowledge
* Management & Leadership skills.
* Be able to work as part of a team.
* Awareness of assessment / appraisal.
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 to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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