University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Neurologist

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the merger of two adjacent hospital Trusts in Sussex, and the relocation of the Neuroscience Department 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 across sites and based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurology patients and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.We welcome the opportunity to accommodate any specialist interest or support any applicant with experience and interest in clinical research and innovation.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:o General neurology outpatient clinics, including admino Option of developing specialist clinic, including admino Neuroradiology meetingo Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital, or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.o Management of St Richard's/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in-patient tertiary investigations & managemento Participation in departmental clinical governance activitiesThis work will be supported by appropriate administrative support, office space and IT equipment.On Call Commitment:On call 1 in 10. Category B. 1% on call supplement providing telephone on call support to UHSussex.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHCONNEURO-468

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you require further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you require further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
  • oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
  • oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in General Neurology
  • oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oMRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
  • oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
  • oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

  • Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oExperience in General Neurology
  • oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prize and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

  • oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief of Service

Dr Ryan Watkins

ryanwatkins@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHCONNEURO-468

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE


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