Clinical Neurophysiology in the East of England 

Clinical Neurophysiology is a branch of the clinical neurosciences which is concerned with the investigation of disease by techniques which depend upon the electrical properties of neural tissue and muscle. 

The specialty is primarily involved with the diagnosis of neuropathies, neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, ophthalmological disease and multiple sclerosis. It also includes the intra-operative and intensive-care monitoring of the spinal cord and brain. It is featured in the BMJ Career Focus (326: 31 May 2003, s183).

Attractions of the Specialty

Clinical Neurophysiology is an expanding specialty with vacancies at the entry level of the Specialist Registrar grade and at consultant level. The specialty allows the development of specialist interests in many fields, including neurology, neurosurgery, rheumatology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and paediatrics. Unlike some service specialties, Clinical Neurophysiology enjoys considerable direct patient contact. The subject also provides the opportunity for laboratory and collaborative clinical teaching and research. The procedure basis of the work and the association with orthopaedics and industrial medicine provide optional opportunities for private practice and medico-legal work.

The training programme is currently based at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.