Job summary
1 WTE band 6 highly specialised clinical physiologist (Neurophysiology)

There is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 clinical physiologist (Neurophysiology) to join our small busy team at Alder Hey NHS foundation trust

The post will require some work to support the sleep service : 60/40 (3 days in Neurophysiology/ 2 days supporting sleep studies )

The post holder will support Neurophysiology by carrying out a range of EEG tests along with Long Term monitoring procedures . In addition to these duties, once trained , the post holder will be responsible for set up of sleep studies (ward and home)

Essential qualifications for application: BSc Healthcare Science-Physiological sciences (Neurosensory), BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Neurophysiology) along with post graduate certificate relevant to the role.

Main duties of the job
Job summary: The post holder will work within the neurophysiology and sleep teams (60:40 split)

Neurophysiology: Perform a wide range of a routine, specialised and highly specialised Neurophysiological investigations on Children and babies, including pre-term, referred from Alder Hey Children's NHS Trust and other Hospitals within the North of England and Northern Ireland. We also carry out long term monitoring including Video Telemetry for NorCess (Northern Childrens epilepsy surgery service)

Sleep Once trained. the post holder will work with the sleep/long term ventilation (LTV) team in setting up and delivering a world class paediatric sleep laboratory for children with sleep disordered breathing in the Northwest. This will require flexible working(1 day per week 12-8pm)

About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.

We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 411-MED-26-8154500
Job locations: Neurophysiology dept. Alder Hey Hospital, liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description

This is a 60:40 split role working in Neurophysiology and Sleep.

Person Specification
Demonstrable experience in carrying out paediatric Neurophysiology procedures
Essential

• 1 year

Demonstrable experince in carrying out Video Telemetry monitoring
Essential

• 1 year

demonstrable experience
Desirable

• Experience working within sleep physiology

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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Neurophysiology dept manager Teresa Preston, teresa.preston@alderhey.nhs.uk