Consultant in Neurology

Job summary

The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the relocation of the neuroscience departments to a new purpose-built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, working alongside teams in Worthing and Chichester.

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 across Sussex 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.

Applications for less than full time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• General neurology outpatient clinics, including admin
• Option of developing specialist clinic, including admin
• Neuroradiology meeting
• Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital, or St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester.

Management of St Richard’s/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in-patient tertiary investigations & management

• Participation in departmental clinical governance activities

This 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.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o 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

• Higher Degree
• Special interest
• Teaching qualification

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience in General Neurology
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

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

Closing Date: 28 July 2026