Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCHSPECDRNEURO-616
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor Neurology
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing clinical team in the Neurology Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), Brighton.
The neurology team includes 17 consultant neurologists employed across the Trust, with 12 based at the RSCH site. We have close links with the neurophysiologists, neurosurgeons and stroke physicians who also work on site.
As well as gaining experience in varied aspects of neurological care, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop an expertise in managing Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). They will be working alongside two consultant neurologists and a neuropharmacist who run the Myasthenia service and alongside a team of specialist nurses and neurology consultants who see the MS patients. In addition, the post holder is to provide clinical support for our PIU and will be expected to be competent in performing lumbar puncture. Assistance with X-ray guided LP alongside a consultant neuroradiologist at the Princess Royal Hospital is also an expectation of the post.
There will also be the opportunity for the post holder to develop a clinic for female patients experiencing pregnancy who also have defined neurological conditions, in particular multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
Main duties of the job
The role of the clinical fellow will reflect their level of experience but will involve the following:
- Completion of assessment of patients on the Neurology Day Case Unit
- Medical supervision of patients undergoing infusions
- Undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures
- Participating in daily neurology ward rounds
- Liaising with nursing colleagues and therapists
- Assessing newly admitted patients
- Carrying out daily ward duties relating to in-patient medical management
- Attending weekly Neuroradiology MDM
- Attending Thursday afternoon 3pm neurology academic teaching
Attending additional neurophysiology and ward based neurology teaching
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
Service Delivery and Improvement
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake a Quality Improvement Project.
People Management and Development
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to use the role to develop their own professional interests and personal development requirements.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Interview to take place potentially April 2026
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
- Higher degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience in neurology outpatient setting
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in management of multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis
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 & 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
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