West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant Paediatrician - neurology and epilepsy

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician with neurology and epilepsy specialist interest.

This 10PA post is a substantive consultant appointment for a Paediatrician with neurology and epilepsy specialist interest at the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals devoted to providing the very best care for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to provide 3.5 out-patient clinics in neurology and epilepsy a week across Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals, including multi-disciplinary emergency breakthrough seizure clinics with the Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

The post holder will work collaboratively with another consultant with specialist interest in neurology/epilepsy and the Epilepsy CNS to provide in-reach support to inpatients with acute seizures and neurological concerns. The post holder will be expected to provide leadership, training and support to the Epilespy CNS.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-D-1125

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions.

Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities.

Please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the job.

Further information can be obtained from the Clinical Director:

Dr Lynn Sinitsky - l.sinitsky@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions.

Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities.

Please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of the job.

Further information can be obtained from the Clinical Director:

Dr Lynn Sinitsky - l.sinitsky@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCPCH or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics - CCT / CESR
Valid BLS training

Desirable

Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions
Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities

Person Specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
MRCPCH or equivalent
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics - CCT / CESR
Valid BLS training

Desirable

Experience of independent practice in management of children with Epilepsy and Neurological conditions
Ability to acquire skills and training to expand person and team qualities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)