Apprentice Clinical Physiologist; Neurophysiology

NHS AfC:
Band 3

Main area Neurophysiology Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-NOTSS-7649872-B3

Site:
Clinical Neurophysiology John Radcliffe Hospital WEST WING Town Oxford

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum (Pro Rata) – Closing 16/07/2026 08:00

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with A level qualifications or college equivalent to become a Band 3 – Apprentice Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology.

Please note:

Skill scanning will rebuke applications that are overqualified.

Applicants must provide evidence of research into and understanding of the role of Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology) in the NHS.

It is recommended that candidates familiarise themselves with the John Radcliffe Oxford University Hospital website, in particular the Clinical Neurophysiology Department webpage, as scoring will reflect this.

During this programme you will develop the skills and dexterity to plan, perform and interpret routine electroencephalographic (EEG) investigations and become part of the diagnostic Neurophysiology team.

You will be seeing a range of different patients in a variety of hospital settings and learn specialist techniques with regard to neurophysiology investigations, including sleep deprivation and recordings in the intensive care settings.

The successful candidate will complete:

• The Association of Neurophysiological Scientist (ANS) standalone EEG examination (ANS Part 1).
• The level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Training Program (BSc Healthcare Science – Neurophysiology) course, or equivalent, subject to funding.

• GCSE Grade 4/C or higher including English, Maths, and Science
• A Level or equivalent college course (Grade BBB or UKAS 112 – 128 points) including science subjects
• Special skills/aptitudes – communication, sensitive information handling, hand/eye coordination, participation in training, maintain safe working environment, IT literate
• Other factors – understanding of patients, ability to work alone and in team, enthusiasm, good attendance record, organised, ability to cope with unpleasant conditions, routine cleaning
• Shows understanding of the role of and investigations performed by Clinical Physiologists (Neurophysiology)
• Experience in healthcare setting, knowledge of Neurophysiology, work experience in Neurophysiology, working in an MDT, working with patients, and working with the public
• Further training – patient care training, customer care training

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This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.

Please provide correct work-related email addresses for references. Your first referee should be your line manager, supervisor, or clinical lead from your most recent post or place of study.

All meetings and interviews will be scheduled on Microsoft Teams from a verified OUH email account.

Note:

this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.