Consultant Paediatric Neurologist

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Paediatric Neurology at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales in Cardiff. Sub-specialty interests to complement the department are welcome. The post is full-time, with consideration for flexible working arrangements. Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of a CCT date at interview.

You will benefit from the Consultant contract for Wales with a salary range of £110,240 to £160,951 per year.

Referees must cover at least the last 3 years of employment/training. If currently or recently employed as a substantive or locum Consultant for more than 12 months, include the name of your Medical Director as an additional referee.

This post offers the opportunity to develop a paediatric neurology service in a teaching centre, consolidating services for South and Mid Wales on one site in Cardiff. The successful applicant will contribute to an on-call rota and to an in-patient and extensive outreach clinic service.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing 100+ specialist services across 6 hospital sites. We serve over 500,000 people and are committed to improving health outcomes and delivering excellent care. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and our 10-year strategy is Shaping Our Future Wellbeing
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Date posted: 22 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 per year pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference: 001-MP009.26

Locations:
Children's Hospital for Wales, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within supporting documents for this post.

Essential

• On GMC Specialist Register for the relevant specialty / Specialist Registrar with CCT due within 6 months of interview date
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD)
• Valid APLS and NLS

Essential

• Competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
• Broad training/experience in general paediatric neurology and sub-specialties
• Experience in a clinical network

Desirable

• Experience in NHS
• Fellowship or attachments to paediatric neurology sub-specialties

Essential

• Effective team and multidisciplinary working; strong communication skills

Clinical governance

• Participation in clinical audit/QA projects and engagement with appraisal and revalidation

Research

• Active research interests

Teaching

• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff

Management

• Evidence of effective leadership skills

Disclosure and DBS check:
This post is subject to the Rehabiliation of Offenders Act and requires DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.