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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Neurologist Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Permanent
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
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 to join our regional team in a role that is based purely at Southampton General hospital. We will consider any sub-speciality intertest, but have a particular need for Epilepsy and movement disorders.
Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 23th October 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 10th September 2026
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.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Confident using Microsoft office applications
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
Desirable
- Leadership experience
- PhD or MD
- CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
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This advert is for Consultant Neurologist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton General Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150568.96. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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