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Job summary

Main area
Neurophysiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
160-7707139
Employer
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Fazakerley
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/02/2026 23:59

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The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust  would like to invite applications for this full time, 10PA,  substantive post of Consultant Neurophysiologist based in Liverpool, Merseyside, to join our existing team of 5 Consultant Neurophysiologists (3.7 WTE).   Ideally, applicants must have significant EEG expertise in invasive telemetry monitoring, or routine EEG reporting and EMG.    There is flexibility with the job plan content, applications would be welcomed from those with special interests or wishing to develop their skills further.  For example, this may include paediatric work as there is an opportunity for a joint job plan with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Candidates wanting to work, part time or flexibly would also be considered.

In order to be considered for the position of Consultant Neurophysiologist  is it essential for candidates to have clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Neurophysiology, be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, hold MBBS/MBCH and possess MRCP. 

 

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of the job role , please see job description section below.

The Neurophysiology department is part of the Neurology directorate and offers a wide range of services and as part of the epilepsy surgery programme (recently enhanced by NHE confirmation of the Trust becoming the North UK provider for LITT),  long term EEG monitoring/ stereo EEG, 3 video telemetry beds and ambulatory video EEG including home monitoring. We routinely undertake nerve conduction studies/EMG including complex cases, Single-fibre EMG, Sleep studies (MSLT/Polysomnography) and evoked potentials. We also have an active intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring service offering monitoring for cortical, brainstem and spinal surgeries.

 

Working for our organisation

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached documents for detailed job description and person specification.  

The team currently comprises 4 Consultant Neurophysiologists, 1 Specialist Registrar, 12.75 WTE Clinical Physiologists (Band 5-8), 2 apprentices, an admin team, Operations Manager and Service Manager.  We have an active programme of continued professional development for all staff.   We work closely with other departments in the hospital and within the region and have regular epilepsy and neuromuscular MDTs.

Applicants or prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Trust and to meet prospective colleagues and discuss potential job plan.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB BS (or equivalent)
  • M.R.C.P. ( or College recognised equivalent)
  • Full General Medical Council Registration

Experience

Essential criteria
  • CCST in Clinical Neurophysiology (or equivalent) or entry on the Specialist Register for Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Clear Experience of Clinical Neurophysiology particularly Adult EEG including management of complex cases.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - Outstanding

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Brython Hywel
Job title
Consultant Neurophysiologist/Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 556 3902
Additional information

Caroline Finnegan, Neurophysiology Service Manager

0151 556 3578   email [email protected]

 

Dr Anita Krishnan  Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Director of Neurology

0151 556 3552 (secretary) email [email protected]

 

Dr Andrew Nicolson Consultant Neurologist and Medical Director

0151 556 3479 (secretary) email [email protected]

 

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