Locum Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet all UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Job Details

Company: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (Please note these salary ranges are for full time)

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Locum

Contract Duration: 12 months

Reference Number: REF2070X

Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

About the Position

A locum consultant post has arisen within the department of Clinical Neurophysiology at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. This is a 12-month locum consultant position of 4 PAs (Professional Activities) following reduction of hours. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual with the appropriate skills to join an established workforce providing a wide range of clinical neurophysiology services in a busy district general hospital.

Main Duties of the Job

The post is a general clinical neurophysiology post, providing cover following reduction in hours. It offers an opportunity for either a recently trained or established consultant to gain expertise within our busy department. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver outpatient and in-patient nerve conduction studies (NCS) and EMG services, occasional urgent EEG reporting and contribute to teaching and supervision of our senior healthcare scientist team.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provision of regular NCS / EMG out-patient clinics
• Provision of NCS / EMG services to in-patients, as required
• Supervision of trainees and other members of the multi-professional team
• Participation in education programmes for trainees, medical students, and other specialist staff
• Participation in the clinical governance activities of the department
• Regular attendance at the monthly departmental business and CPD meeting
• Being an active member of the Clinical Neurophysiology team, encouraging multi-professional working
• Contribution to the overall management of the Clinical Neurophysiology service

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are not UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

Essential Experience

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and Specialist Registration or be eligible for Specialist Registration within six months of interview. MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.

About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Certificate of Sponsorship Information

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. This employer is able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

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.

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.

UK Registration Requirements

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals. This includes confirming that your qualifications are recognized in the UK and meeting the requirements set by the General Medical Council.

How to Apply

Apply via NHS Jobs website. This is the only method of application for this position.

Application Checklist for International Candidates

Before applying, international candidates should:

• Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with UK Visas and Immigration
• Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of qualifications and professional registration
• Prepare a criminal record certificate from any country you have resided in for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Check that your medical qualifications are recognized by the GMC
• Contact the employer directly to confirm your specific visa requirements

Employer Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:

Simon Veal (Lead Healthcare Scientist)

Email: simon.veal2@nhs.net

Phone: Not provided

Alternatively, you can contact Dr Abena Osei-Lah, Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist (Abena.Osei-Lah2@nhs.et) on 023 9228 6000 Extension 6659.

Employer Website

For more information about Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, please visit their careers website: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/

Additional Information

This employer holds multiple accreditations including being an Age Positive employer, CQC Good rated, and holding Armed Forces Covenant recognition. They are also a Disability Confident employer and have been recognized with various Investors in People awards.

Privacy Notice

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust’s privacy notice for staff can be found at: https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/patients_and_visitors/assets/ig/Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Staff%20v1.pdf

Equal Opportunities

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Further Information

Those who wish to visit the hospital or to discuss further should contact Mr Simon Veal, Clinical Lead (simon.veal2@nhs.net) or Dr Abena Osei-Lah, Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist (Abena.Osei-Lah2@nhs.et), on 023 9228 6000 Extension 6659.