Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 5.5 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHCONNEUCONDIS-604
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RSCH
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neurologist with an interest in Cognitive Disorders
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable general neurology consultant with a specialist interest in cognitive disorders. With the introduction of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease on the horizon, we are looking to further develop our cognitive disorders team.
The role will be primarily based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton (RSCH), with additional activity carried out at either the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, Worthing Hospital or St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. The postholder will undertake general neurology and specialist cognitive clinics. They will be expected to contribute to the Consultant of the Week rota for support of the inpatient ward and ward referrals at RSCH, and to contribute to the out of hours on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
- General neurology and specialist cognitive outpatient clinics, including admin
- Neuroradiology meeting
- Triage / Advice and Guidance
- 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
- Sussex Neurology on-call rota
- Consultant of the Week (see JD)
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
Person specification
Professional registration
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
- • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If 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. • If 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 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 Neurology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
none
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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