...to promote and encourage for the public benefit the science and practice of clinical neurophysiology and related sciences
There are two main types of career in clinical neurophysiology, one via a medical route and one via a scientific route. For doctors contemplating a career in the discipline the Royal College of Physicians summary page on training may be useful, also the syllabus for medical trainees in clinical neurophysiology and entry requirements
Career advice in Clinical Neurophysiology podcast is here.
Doctors who would like information about training in Clinical Neurophysiology can also seek advice from the following BSCN members (list to be updated shortly as several of these have now retired)
Person e-mail Deanery
Dr R Kennett robin.kennett@orh.nhs.uk Oxford
Dr J Blake julian.blake@nnuh.nhs.uk East of England
Dr A Chattopadhyay arup.chattopadhyay@sth.nhs.uk Yorkshire / Humber
Dr M Deshpande Manohar.deshpande@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk Mersey
Dr C Fisher Chris.Fisher@stees.nhs.uk Northern
Dr D Ingram david.ingram@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk London
Dr N Kane nick.kane@nbt.nhs.uk Severn
Dr A Kurian Abraham.Kurian@SUHT.SWEST.NHS.UK Wessex
Dr A Marshall Agmneuro@aol.com North Western
Dr S Mytheen shereef.mytheen@nhs.net West Midlands
Dr J Heath heathjp@Cardiff.ac.uk Wales
Dr K Pang kiang.pang@belfasttrust.hscni.net Northern Ireland
Dr A Mallik arup.mallik@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Scotland
The second main career pathway in the speciality is that of neurophysiological scientist, a clinical measurement discipline. Some details regarding this career can be found via the following links:
The Association of Neurophysiological Scientists
Health Education England - Health Practitioner Training Programme
- NHS Scientist Training Programme
- NHS Higher Specialist Sientist Training
The Academy for Healthcare Science
The following universities offer courses/qualifications for neurophysiological scientists
Aston University - PgCert Neurophysiology