We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Paediatric Neurologist to join our dynamic and expanding Paediatric Neurosciences team for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover position.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to contribute to a comprehensive tertiary paediatric neurology service, delivering high-quality care to children and young people with a wide range of neurological conditions. The successful candidate will have a special interest in Neuromuscular Disorders and will play a key role in supporting and developing our multidisciplinary neuromuscular service.
The post holder will work alongside a team of consultant paediatric neurologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, and regional network partners to provide inpatient, outpatient, and outreach care. Opportunities exist to participate in service development, teaching, clinical governance, and research activities according to individual interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-led paediatric neurology care within a tertiary neuroscience service.
- Lead and contribute to specialist neuromuscular clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Participate in the paediatric neurology on-call rota.
- Support regional neuromuscular networks and outreach clinics.
- Contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology (or within six months of CCT at the time of interview).
- Demonstrable experience in managing paediatric neuromuscular disorders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For more Information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
