Job requirements
Essential
39 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Meets professional health requirements
- Other
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
- Research
Evidence of an understanding of research principles and the role of research in Neurology
- Research
Commitment to involvement of Paediatric Neurology based research projects
- Research
Evidence of peer review research paper
- Experience
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Experience
Broad training in Paediatric Neurology
- Teaching and Training
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Teaching and Training
Experience of supervising trainees
- Teaching and Training
Evidence of involvement in teaching and training
- Teaching and Training
Commitment to simulation training
- Teaching and Training
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Management & Leadership
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Management & Leadership
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Management & Leadership
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Management & Leadership
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Management & Leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Management & Leadership
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Qualifications & Training
MRCPCH or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- Qualifications & Training
Must have CCT Paediatric Neurology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
- Qualifications & Training
Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 12 months of the interview date.
- Qualifications & Training
Experience of audit projects.
- Qualifications & Training
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
- Qualifications & Training
Knowledge of political context within which we operate
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance and Audit
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Awareness of personal limitations
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to be a flexible team member
Desirable
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
- Research
Evidence of securing research grant funding
- Research
Evidence of oral presentation at academic meetings
- Teaching and Training
Formal teaching/ education qualification
- Qualifications & Training
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
- Qualifications & Training
Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Qualifications & Training
Interest in medical management
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Broad range of IT skills
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Supportive nature
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Ability to motivate self and others
- Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Commitment to improving wellbeing of staff across Paediatric Neurology
Job overview
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2 WTE Substantive Posts)
We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Paediatric Neurologists to join our dynamic and expanding Paediatric Neurosciences team. These substantive posts represent an exciting opportunity to join a tertiary paediatric neurology service at a pivotal time.
The successful candidates will become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team providing specialist neurological care to children and young people from across the South West and beyond. We are looking for clinicians who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and who will contribute to the continued development of specialist neurology services.
The post holders will work alongside consultant paediatric neurologists, specialist nurses, psychologists, therapists, and regional network partners to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. Opportunities exist to develop subspecialty interests aligned with service needs and individual expertise, while contributing to education, quality improvement, research and service innovation.
Applications are welcomed from candidates interested in full-time or less-than-full-time working, with flexible job planning arrangements available to support individual circumstances and service needs.
Main duties of the job
- Provide consultant-led care within a tertiary paediatric neurology service.
- Deliver specialist outpatient and inpatient neurological care for children and young people.
- Participate in the paediatric neurology consultant on-call rota.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and regional clinical networks.
- Support service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
- Participate in teaching and training of medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues.
- Develop subspecialty interests in line with departmental priorities and personal expertise.
- Contribute to research and innovation activities where appropriate.
Our Paediatric Neurosciences service delivers specialist care to children and young people with a wide range of neurological conditions across the South West. Working within a multidisciplinary model, the team provides expert assessment, diagnosis and management while maintaining strong links with local and regional healthcare providers.
Through ongoing investment in the workforce and service redesign, we are committed to improving access, enhancing patient experience and delivering high-quality, sustainable paediatric neurology services for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position
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.
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This advert is for Consultant Paediatric Neurologist with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Weston-super-mare, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Oct 2026.
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