We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist to join our expanding Paediatric Neurology service. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside 3 experienced Consultant colleagues as we continue to develop and strengthen specialist Neurology care for children across Preston, Lancashire & South Cumbria. The successful candidate will become a key member of our tertiary Paediatric Neurology team, helping to shape and grow the service over the coming years. This post will take the lead for the specialist epilepsy service provision for the region.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant with a passion for epilepsy care to lead our regional epilepsy service, including the delivery of a monthly regional epilepsy clinic and a monthly ketogenic diet clinic. There will be an opportunity to develop additional specialist interests - The service in Preston is highly integrated with the service in Manchester - The post holder will take part in the hot week service in Manchester providing 3 weeks of cover a year. The successful candidate will also attend Manchester on a two-weekly basis to provide a general neurology clinic and join the epilepsy clinic in Manchester. The expectation is that they will also take part in NORCESS.
If you are committed to delivering excellent care and are excited by the opportunity to guide the future direction of Paediatric Neurology services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, we would love to hear from you.
The post-holder will play an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, contributing to high-quality training for the next generation of clinicians. There are also opportunities to engage in research, with support available for those wishing to develop academic interests. Preston has a strong research base, and is one of the few centres with a dedicated Clinical Research Facility.
We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking Consultant who is eager to:
Lead and innovate within our epilepsy and ketogenic diet services
Contribute to service development across the region
Work collaboratively within a supportive and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team
You will join a thriving paediatric department comprising of 26 WTE Consultants, including 2 Paediatric Neurologists, 6 WTE Consultant Community Paediatricians and 9 Neonatologists. The post is based at Royal Preston Hospital but also linking closely with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
The department is increasing its commitment to medical student teaching, being seconded to the Trust from the University of Manchester. Considerable opportunities exist for research and development within the Trust. Preston has a track record for research in children, working in close collaboration with the regional universities. We carry a number of portfolio studies and hold nearly £800.000 in project grants. LTHTR also runs a number of managerial courses to further develop leadership skills.
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team
Please note, we are working towards an interview date of 10th September 2026.
Informal enquiries should be made with Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive on 01772 522692 and Dr Steve Canty, Medical Director on 01772 528344.
For further enquiries, please contact Dr Christian De Goede in Preston 01772 522246 and Dr Uma Varma in Manchester 0161 7012346.
