Consultant Neurologist (Epilepsy)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Consultant Neurologist (Epilepsy)

The closing date is 25 February 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a permanent role with the position to start as soon as possible. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Consultant Neurologist with an interest in epilepsy to join our department at UHS. You will be part of the WNC regional stroke on call rota, providing excellent hyper acute stroke care as part of the mechanical thrombectomy service. Managing inpatients and outpatients with neurological diseases and contributing to the regional stroke MT service.

Working as part of the regional epilepsy service to deliver tertiary epilepsy services including the work up for epilepsy surgery. Taking part in the Southampton General Hospital ward liaison service on a 1:5 weekly rota, and regional and departmental CPD and governance activities. Contributing to research and education.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and supportive regional neurology service in the south of England based at the Wessex Neurological Centre (WNC) in Southampton. We are looking for a consultant neurologist with a special interest in epilepsy to join our regional team in a role that is based purely at Southampton General hospital.

You will be a key part of the regional epilepsy service at WNC working alongside epilepsy nurse specialists, neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists and a neuropsychiatrist to deliver and develop the comprehensive regional epilepsy service including work up for epilepsy surgery. You will also be part of the Neurology liaison service at Southampton General Hospital.

We are looking for colleagues who can work as part of the wider team at WNC and across the region. Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on 27th March 2026. This vacancy closes on or before 25th February 2026.

Person Specification Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Wide clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
• Experience with hyperacute stroke management including thrombolysis and MT
• Understand principles and participated in audit activity
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
• Able to evaluate own clinical practice
• Leadership skills
• Ability to travel independently between sites
• Able to fulfil job description (including evening/weekend and overnight on call work)
• Research experience
• Teaching ability
• Computer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
• Post CCT Fellowship in Epilepsy
• Experience in Epilepsy at Consultant level
• Teaching qualification

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust