# Consultant - in Paediatric Neurology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-neurology/605f1d92-9fb0-4fd3-84a9-903ef699e8e9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-paediatric-neurology/605f1d92-9fb0-4fd3-84a9-903ef699e8e9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Leeds - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 to £150,569 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T15:59:23.491Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0530?employerCode=C9298 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1459&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for two Consultant Paediatric Neurologist posts within our friendly, collaborative and expanding Department of Paediatric Neurosciences. The successful applicants will join a 1 in 7 hot week/on call rota, providing inpatient neurology cover on the paediatric neuroscience unit, consultations across Leeds Childrens Hospital specialties and regional support for hospitals across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and the Humber. Outpatient care is delivered both in Leeds and through regional outreach clinics as part of the Yorkshire Paediatric Neuroscience Network. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Challenges and Future Opportunities in the UK for a Consultant in Paediatric Neurology Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr Karen Pysden, Lead Clinician karen.pysden@nhs.net ### Main duties of the job Subspecialty Opportunities Epilepsy Specialist Post Applicants with epilepsy expertise will join a strong multidisciplinary team supported by: Weekly video telemetry Regular MDT meetings Epilepsy specialist nurses Paediatric neuropsychology The well-established Yorkshire Paediatric Epilepsy Network This environment offers excellent opportunities for clinical leadership, education and service development. Second Post Flexible Subspecialty Options For the second role, we welcome applicants with interests in: Movement disorders/complex motor disorders Intrathecal baclofen service delivery Inflammatory or cerebrovascular neurology Or other subspecialty areas that enhance our current service Our department is supported by specialist nurses and clinical specialist physiotherapists (e.g. within the intrathecal baclofen and botulinum toxin pathways), providing a strong platform for service expansion and innovation. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 01 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 001457 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team Join a warm, collaborative department with strong multidisciplinary and regional support, an active academic and research culture, excellent subspecialty development opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing consultants in leadership, teaching, and service development. We welcome enthusiastic clinicians dedicated to delivering high-quality paediatric neurology care and helping shape an ambitious regional service. The successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Neurology and its related specialties. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Job Details Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is delighted to invite applications for two Consultant Paediatric Neurologist posts within our friendly, collaborative and expanding Department of Paediatric Neurosciences. The successful applicants will join a 1 in 7 hot week/on call rota, providing inpatient neurology cover on the paediatric neuroscience unit, consultations across Leeds Childrens Hospital specialties and regional support for hospitals across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and the Humber. Outpatient care is delivered both in Leeds and through regional outreach clinics as part of the Yorkshire Paediatric Neuroscience Network. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Challenges and Future Opportunities in the UK for a Consultant in Paediatric Neurology Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr Karen Pysden, Lead Clinician karen.pysden@nhs.net ## Job Description Subspecialty Opportunities Epilepsy Specialist Post Applicants with epilepsy expertise will join a strong multidisciplinary team supported by: Weekly video telemetry Regular MDT meetings Epilepsy specialist nurses Paediatric neuropsychology The well-established Yorkshire Paediatric Epilepsy Network This environment offers excellent opportunities for clinical leadership, education and service development. Second Post Flexible Subspecialty Options For the second role, we welcome applicants with interests in: Movement disorders/complex motor disorders Intrathecal baclofen service delivery Inflammatory or cerebrovascular neurology Or other subspecialty areas that enhance our current service Our department is supported by specialist nurses and clinical specialist physiotherapists (e.g. within the intrathecal baclofen and botulinum toxin pathways), providing a strong platform for service expansion and innovation. ## Responsibilities Why you should join our Team Join a warm, collaborative department with strong multidisciplinary and regional support, an active academic and research culture, excellent subspecialty development opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing consultants in leadership, teaching, and service development. We welcome enthusiastic clinicians dedicated to delivering high-quality paediatric neurology care and helping shape an ambitious regional service. The successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Neurology and its related specialties. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. 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