Job summary
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
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.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job 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 were looking for
Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we supportEnthusiasm 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 17th November 2025This vacancy closes on or before 20th October 2025
Job description
Job 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 were looking for
Colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region we supportEnthusiasm 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 17th November 2025This vacancy closes on or before 20th October 2025
Person Specification
Aptitudes and 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
- Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
- Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to travel independently between sites
- Able to fulfil job description (including evening/weekend and overnight on call work)
Desirable
- Research experience
- Leadership experience
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
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
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- Post CCT Fellowship in Epilepsy
- Experience in Epilepsy at Consultant level
- Higher degree (MD/PhD etc.)
- Teaching qualification
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Aptitudes and 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
- Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
- Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT
- Understand principles and participated in audit activity
- Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence-based practice
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to travel independently between sites
- Able to fulfil job description (including evening/weekend and overnight on call work)
Desirable
- Research experience
- Leadership experience
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
- Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
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
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- Post CCT Fellowship in Epilepsy
- Experience in Epilepsy at Consultant level
- Higher degree (MD/PhD etc.)
- Teaching qualification
Living Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
