Specialist Healthcare Scientist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8BJ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Band 6 Healthcare Scientist (Neurophysiology) - Maternity Cover We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Healthcare Scientistto join our fri...
To perform a comprehensive range of basic and advanced neurophysiological investigations on patients of all ages, demonstrating a high level of technical expertise, accuracy, and clinical competence.
These investigations will include paediatric and adult EEG, on both outpatients and inpatients, Nerve Conduction Studies performed within Healthcare Scientist-led Carpal Tunnel clinics and long-term video EEG monitoring on children.
To independently interpret neurophysiological investigations and provide technical reports, specialist advice, and recommendations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.
To participate in the coordination, delivery of the Clinical Neurophysiology On-Call Service (Saturdays and Bank-Holidays), ensuring a responsive and effective service to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Qualifications
Essential
- STP MSc in Clinical Science (Neurophysiology Pathway) Or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology Or Postgraduate Certificate in Neurophysiology Or Equivalent formal specialist training; e.g. BTEC HNC in MPPM or equivalent
Desirable
- AHCS/PSA or HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of independently performing and reporting both adult and paediatric EEG recordings
- Has experience of independently performing portable EEGs, including on Intensive Care Units.
Desirable
- Has experience of independently performing basic adult Nerve Conduction Studies
- Has experience of independently performing SomatoSensory Evoked Potentials
Personal
Essential
- Compassion and empathy. Sensitive understanding of children and adults who may be suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions and who may be psychiatrically disturbed, physically or verbally aggressive
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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