Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHCONNEURO-603
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neurologist with interest in Epilepsy
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is undergoing an exciting period of development, following the relocation of the neuroscience departments to a new purpose-built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable neurology consultant to work between the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and either the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath site, or the Worthing Hospital site. The postholder will undertake both general neurology and specialist epilepsy clinics.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- General neurology outpatient clinics
- Epilepsy outpatient clinics
- Epilepsy nurse specialist support
- Epilepsy MDTs
- Neuroradiology meeting
- Supervision of junior doctors in relation to neurological care and participation in teaching and educational activity within the Trust as required
- Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Ward Referrals
- Triage and Advice and Guidance
- Sussex Neurology on-call rota (see below)
- Consultant of the Week (see below
This work will be supported by a medical secretary and an appropriate office space and IT.
On Call Commitment:
Additional remuneration for On Call 1 in 10 (non-resident), Category B, 1%.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • MRCP or equivalent qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • UK CCT in Neurology (or equivalent and in process of obtaining specialist registration via Portfolio Pathway)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- • Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience in specialist MS/neuroinflammatory clinics
- • Experience in General Neurology
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- • Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Cooper
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
nil
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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