Locum Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in Epilepsy

Locum Paediatric Neurologist with an interest in Epilepsy

Closing date: 14 June 2026

Employer: Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The Evelina London Children's Hospital is seeking a locum consultant to support the neurology department in providing acute inpatient and long term outpatient care to children with neurological disorders. The role will play a major part in delivering complex epilepsy services across Evelina London and the South East Thames Epilepsy Network.

Main duties

• Attend general paediatric neurology and complex epilepsy clinics at Evelina London and support the regional clinic model providing referral pathways for children with epilepsy.
• Maintain expertise in paediatric neurology and contribute to the strategic direction of the Children's Neuroscience Department.
• Participate in the paediatric neurology on call rota (approximately 1 week in 9), including non resident supervision during on call weeks.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications

• On the GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or within six months of attaining CCT or equivalent.
• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

• Experience working in a paediatric neuroscience centre with a 24/7 acute neurology service.
• Experience delivering services in a complex epilepsy centre.
• Consultant level experience meeting the essential criteria.

Clinical Skills

• Management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, particularly epilepsy.
• Experience in multi disciplinary assessments of children with complex epilepsy for non pharmacological treatments and surgery.

Audit, Management & IT

• Track record in clinical governance, audit, management and information technology.
• Understanding of audit principles.

Research, Teaching & Academic Activity

• Track record of research, publications and presentation, including research ethics.
• Experience teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior staff.
• Specialty specific research and higher academic qualifications.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate.
• Accountability and decision making in a clinical setting.
• Interpersonal skills: empathy, listening, patience, teamwork and adaptability.
• Staff management experience, including performance management and motivation.
• Financial literacy: knowledge of budgets, financial constraints and accountability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Financial award

£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rate (p.a.).