Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Neurophysiology Specialist Healthcare Scientist
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Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
NHS Band 6 Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
Hours Per Week: Full Time, 37.5 hrs
To provide an efficient, comprehensive and high-quality diagnostic service that will include performing Neurophysiological procedures (EEG, CTS screening and Visual Evoked Potentials) the majority to be performed without direct supervision. Patients of all ages are referred from a wide range of specialities with diverse medical conditions, including those with learning difficulties and mental health disorders. To participate in the supervision, training and development of junior staff and ensure a high level of professional standards are maintained.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a diagnostic neurophysiology service in both dedicated and non-dedicated environment.
- Perform EEG recordings, employing standard techniques without direct supervision.
- Perform portable EEG’s in technically challenging areas such as ITU & NNU.
- Perform Ambulatory (24 Hour) EEG recordings.
- Perform Nerve Conduction Studies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome independently.
- Perform multi-modal (VEP,BSAEP & SEP) Evoked Potential studies.
- Undertake a professional interest in a specialist area of Clinical Neurophysiology delivery.
- Responsible for taking appropriate action during investigations if serious abnormalities are identified.
- Undertakes interpretation and reporting in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient service.
For full job details and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant science subject and/or be completing MSc.
- To have followed or be following the National STP in Neurophysiology.
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in Neurophysiology with documented evidence of practice.
Desirable
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- ANS Professional examination in either EEG or NCS.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Competently perform EEG,NCS and EP diagnostic testing.
- Demonstrate good IT skills on a range of software.
Desirable
- Use of hospital systems: Minestrone, EPRO, Patient Centre etc.
Additional Information
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026
Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
Salary Band: Band 6
Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services
Contract Type: Temporary
Job Area: Scientists
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