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The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Grade Junior Doctors in Neuroscience (Neurology)
WEF 5th August 2026 for 3 months to 3rd November 2026
Applications are invited for the position of junior Trust Grade in Neurosciences, the successful candidate will be based within the Neurology department.This post will be working with the trainees who are at the following levels F2, Core and ST1/2 at this large specialist centre.
These posts will offer extensive experience caring for patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. There will be opportunities to become involved in audit and to attend theatre and/or clinic. Clinical teaching will be provided.
Although this post is not officially approved for training, it is suitable for doctors interested in gaining UK neurological experience to then apply for training positions in neurology related specialties, or for doctors with interest in disorders of the nervous system. There are no on-call commitments attached to this post.
For future information please contact Dr D Damodaran, email d.damodaran@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Post-holder will work on the wards. The morning starts with a Consultant handover meeting attended by all teams, following which each team subdivides and undertakes a ward round, clinical work emanates from this round. Also there will be opportunity to conduct emergency clinics under the close supervision of a Neurology consultant. The junior Doctor will be encouraged to take part in service development including QIP and audit.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £54,499 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 3 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 160-8115721
- Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The role is ideal for those doctors who are considering a career in Neurology related disciplines as it will allow development of specific skills in a busy and expanding specialist Neurosciences Centre.
Clinical Duties
The post-holder will be attached to Neurology. They will be responsible to the Consultant Neurologists and Registrars to provide the daily clinical care of the Neurology patients to which he/she is assigned
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Evidence of current or recent (within last 3 years) employment in a UK affiliated Foundation Programme or overseas equivalent
- 12 months experience in neurology/neurosurgery plus 12 months in other medical or surgical specialities after full GMC registration (or equivalent) and evidence of achievement of GMC standards of Good Medical Practice including: ? Make the care of your patient your first concern ? Protect and promote the health of patient and of the public ? Provide a good standard of practice and care ? Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity ? Work in partnership with patients ? Be honest and open and act with integrity
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: ? Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Academic/Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiative
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity focussing on patient safety and clinical improvement that demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty
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This advert is for Junior Trust Grade Neuroscience with The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £54,499 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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