Consultant Neurologist (Epilepsy)

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a permanent role with the position to start as soon as possible.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Consultant Neurologist with an interest in epilepsy to join our department at UHS. You will be part of the WNC regional stroke on-call rota, providing excellent hyper acute stroke care as part of the mechanical thrombectomy service. Managing inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases and contribute to the regional stroke MT service.

Working as part of the regional epilepsy service to deliver tertiary epilepsy services including the work-up for epilepsy surgery. Taking part in the Southampton General Hospital ward liaison service on a 1:5 weekly rota, and regional and departmental CPD and governance activities. Contributing to research and education.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and supportive regional neurology service in the south of England based at the Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) in Southampton. We are looking for a consultant neurologist with a special interest in Epilepsy to join our regional team in a role that is based purely at Southampton General hospital

You will be a key part of the regional epilepsy service at WNC working alongside epilepsy nurse specialist, neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists and neuropsychiatrist to deliver and develop the comprehensive regional epilepsy service including work-up for epilepsy surgery. You will be part of the Neurology liaison service at Southampton General Hospital.

What we’re looking for

Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we support Enthusiasm and flexibility

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on 27th March  2026 This vacancy closes on or before 25th February  2026