Job Description

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 (fixed term) 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
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-MWSRHFTCONNEURO-468-A
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 and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
If you require further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached 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

Skills Required