Substantive Consultant in NeurophysiologyThe closing date is 24 July 2026Job summaryApplications are invited from experienced Substantive Consultant to join the Speciality Medicine Collaborative, here at NCIC. The Neurology service is delivered across a number of outpatient's sites in North Cumbria as well as providing an in reach service to the 2 acute hospitals. In addition to managing general Neurology referrals, the trust has developed a number of sub specialties and would welcome Neurophysiologists seeking full or part time hours.
Important roles for all Consultant posts include:
- The appointee will be expected to be responsible for the provision of the Neurophysiological Service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust
- Following consultation, to further develop the provision of the Clinical Neurophysiological Services.
- To carry out teaching duties as required and to take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education Programme and in the training programme for Clinical Physiologists.
- To take part in the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust Clinical Governance programme.
- To provide professional and clinical supervision to the Clinical Neurophysiologists.
- To be involved in research where appropriate.
- To actively participate in the management of the services of the Directorate
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
Main duties of the jobThe posts will involve out-patient and in-patient consultations. Specific commitments would be agreed in negotiation with colleagues once appointed, There are a number of outpatients clinics that are delivered cross sites across the Trust when needed giving you the opportunity to see the wonderful landscape of North Cumbria . The department also operates A&G to GP and consultant colleagues alike within normal office hours.
About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton on Sally.Rushton1@ncic.nhs.uk for Trudie and Julia McClune on Julia.mcclune@ncic.nhs.uk for Adrian.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Relocation package maybe available to successful candidates.
The maximum amount which can be claimed:For prospective employees/employees on a substantive contract: £8,000
DetailsDate posted: 26 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-25-7181486-K
Job locations: Penrith Hospital, Penrith, CA11 8HX, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIPPlease note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service: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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
- Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
- Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts\*
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work\*
- Excellent opportunities for development\*
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
\*Subject to eligibility
Important InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Fully registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neurophysiology (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
Desirable- MD or PhD degree
- Special interest in any area of Neurophysiology
Clinical Skills & ExperienceEssential- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Desirable- Experience of working with primary care / community colleagues
- Evidence of personal contribution to service development in Neurophysiology
KnowledgeEssential- Able to complete basic history taking and examination -physical and mental.
- Evidence based practice
Desirable- Specialist training courses relevant to post
- Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Neurophysiology.
Personal SkillsEssential- Enthusiasm to develop the Neurophysiology services
- Decisiveness/accountability
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
Organisation and PlanningEssential- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Experience & ability to work in multiprofessional teams
Desirable- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
- Information technology skills
CPDEssential- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable- Appropriate progression of career to date
Research and TeachingEssential- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable- A commitment to and experience of teaching
- Peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
OtherEssential- Must be able to travel independently of public transport to multiple sites.
- Meets professional health requirements
- Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity (Level 4)
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Penrith Hospital, Penrith, CA11 8HX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Deputy Service Manager, Kayleigh Barnes, kayleigh.barnes@ncic.nhs.uk, 07811714169
