Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing clinical team in the Neurology Department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), Brighton.
The neurology team includes 17 consultant neurologists employed across the Trust, with 12 based at the RSCH site. We have close links with the neurophysiologists, neurosurgeons and stroke physicians who also work on site.
As well as gaining experience in varied aspects of neurological care, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop an expertise in managing Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). They will be working alongside two consultant neurologists and a neuropharmacist who run the Myasthenia service and alongside a team of specialist nurses and neurology consultants who see the MS patients. In addition, the post holder is to provide clinical support for our PIU and will be expected to be competent in performing lumbar puncture. Assistance with X-ray guided LP alongside a consultant neuroradiologist at the Princess Royal Hospital is also an expectation of the post.
There will also be the opportunity for the post holder to develop a clinic for female patients experiencing pregnancy who also have defined neurological conditions, in particular multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
Main duties of the job
The role of the clinical fellow will reflect their level of experience but will involve the following:
- Completion of assessment of patients on the Neurology Day Case Unit
- Medical supervision of patients undergoing infusions
- Undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures
- Participating in daily neurology ward rounds
- Liaising with nursing colleagues and therapists
- Assessing newly admitted patients
- Carrying out daily ward duties relating to in-patient medical management
- Attending weekly Neuroradiology MDM
- Attending Thursday afternoon 3pm neurology academic teaching
Attending additional neurophysiology and ward based neurology teaching
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery and Improvement
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake a Quality Improvement Project.
People Management and Development
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to use the role to develop their own professional interests and personal development requirements.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Interview to take place potentially April 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service Delivery and Improvement
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to undertake a Quality Improvement Project.
People Management and Development
- The successful candidate will be encouraged to use the role to develop their own professional interests and personal development requirements.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required.
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
Interview to take place potentially April 2026
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Higher degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in neurology outpatient setting
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in management of multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Higher degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in neurology outpatient setting
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oExperience in management of multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
