Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Paediatric Neurology

Senior Clinical Fellow in Acute Paediatric Neurology

The closing date is 02 February 2026

This acute post will share in a combination of the ward duties on the acute neurology ward, the outpatient clinics and consultations for the rest of the hospital, and the neurosurgical ward. Post holders will share clinical responsibilities with the other clinical fellows and the 8 Specialist Registrars. They will also be expected to help with development of ward protocols, undertake audit projects and clinical service guidelines.

Clinical research activities will also be encouraged. There will be an on-call commitment for all posts to neurology and neurosurgery, inclusive of long-day shifts, weekends and nights.

There may also be an opportunity to gain experience in treating Neurovascular and Neuroinflammatory patients.

The post provides in-patient and out-patient experience in a busy 24-bedded combined ward of a large miscellany of acute neurological problems, including epilepsy, neurovascular disorders, CNS infection, neuroinflammation and other genetically-determined/neurometabolic diseases. Expertise will thus be gained in the management of the acutely sick child with Neurological Disease. The acute unit work also provides a Neurology Consultation service around the hospital including for the Intensive Care units;

for the care of children with complex metabolic, oncology, infectious disease/immunology; and for the major organ specialities (cardiology, respiratory, nephrology, and gastroenterology). The appointee will also assist in giving advice for other children outside the hospital who have neurological or neurosurgical problems. There are close working relationships with the Departments of Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology, Histopathology and Neurosurgery and Paediatric Intensive Care.

Support and supervision will be available from senior colleagues at all times.

The appointee will share, as part of a rotation, in duties in one or more of the following areas: the acute Koala ward, Koala EEG telemetry unit, outpatient clinics and consultations for the rest of the hospital.

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - MSc, MPhil related discipline

• Experience in Paediatrics/Paediatric Neurology (or equivalent specialist training).
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Experience of audit activities
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs

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.

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