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Job summary

Main area
Neurophysiology
Grade
AfC Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover ends on 23-DEC-2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 sessions per week
Job ref
384-AGB-EMF21641-21630
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Guildford
Salary
£33,677 - £40,996 per annum pro rata includes HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/11/2026 23:59

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Clinical Physiologist B5

AfC Band 5

Job overview

Would you like the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a friendly, supportive and progressive Neurophysiology Department? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Physiologist to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, supporting the delivery of a high-quality Neurophysiology service across the Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physiologist looking to develop their skills and experience across a broad range of neurophysiological investigations while working alongside experienced Clinical Physiologists and a Consultant Neurophysiologist. The post offers exposure to a varied clinical workload within a well-established department committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

 

Please note that there are two positions available

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Physiologist, you will undertake routine neurophysiological investigations including adult routine and sleep-deprived EEG recordings. You will support the wider Neurophysiology service and have the opportunity to develop experience in more advanced investigations under appropriate supervision, including paediatric and neonatal EEGs, portable EEGs.
You will assess patients prior to investigations, adapt procedures to meet individual patient needs, maintain accurate records and contribute to providing a safe, effective and patient-centred service. You will also support equipment quality assurance processes and work closely with colleagues to maintain high clinical standards.
At Royal Surrey, we are committed to supporting continuous professional development and providing opportunities for staff to broaden their knowledge and skills within Neurophysiology

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

•    Provide a range of basic neurophysiology services to patients of all ages from a wide variety of specialties, including neurology, paediatrics, general medicine, psychiatry and elderly care.
•    Contribute to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the department 
•    Participate in quality assurance, and research and develop service improvements

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) or equivalent formal neurophysiology training.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A good level of knowledge achieved through experience in the relevant specialties as outlined below, and short courses (where available)
  • Full understanding of a range Neurophysiological investigations, acquired through a minimum of 3 years working in Clinical Neurophysiology
  • RCCP Registration

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

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.

Application numbers

Due to an anticipated high level of interest, this role has an application cap. The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kamalakannan Jothi
Job title
Head of Neurophysiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483 464128
Additional information

If you would like to find out more about joining our team, please contact Kamalakannan Jothi on 01483 464128 or email [email protected] for an informal discussion.

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