Job overview

Permanent| Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic Paediatric Neurology team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for a full-time Consultant post in Paediatric Neurology, with a special interest in epilepsy.

This role is primarily based at Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Ryegate Children's Centre, offering a stimulating and supportive environment for clinical practice and professional development.

The successful candidate will join a supportive neurology consultant team, contributing to acute and general neurology (via a consultant-of-the-week model), outpatient clinics, and regional tertiary epilepsy services—including pre-surgical evaluations. While expertise in epilepsy is preferred, other subspecialty interests will be considered in line with service needs.

About You

• MBBS or equivalent

• MRCPCH or equivalent

• Recognised higher specialised training programme or equivalent in paediatrics with Higher Specialist Training in Neurology

• Good clinical experience in Paediatrics and Paediatric Neurology - GMC registration

Interviews expected to be held on Friday 23rd January 2026.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, Medicine Care Group, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Liaison: to work with the Trust's management team to make optimum use of clinical and other resources in order to contribute towards providing a high level of care and meeting all national and local targets.

• Teaching: take part in the training programme for undergraduate and post-graduates.

• Research & Audit: to take an active part in local, regional and national audit as appropriate.

• CPD: the Trust is committed to supporting the professional and personal development of consultant colleagues.

• Cover: take a share in providing on-call consultant cover and will be required to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.