Job summary
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Clinical Fellow/IMT3 to join our expanding and forward-thinking Neurology service within a supportive coastal University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing neurology services within a collaborative and clinically ambitious organisation, while enjoying an exceptional quality of life on the Norfolk coast. The successful candidate will join an established and friendly multidisciplinary team, working alongside experienced Consultant Neurologists, specialist nurses and wider MDT colleagues to deliver high-quality care across a broad range of neurological conditions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, teaching, research and innovation within a growing department with strong links to the University of East Anglia and Norwich Medical School. The Neurology service benefits from:

• Established outpatient and ward referral services
• Dedicated specialist nurses in Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and Migraine
• Weekly MDT meetings
• Undergraduate teaching opportunities
• Ongoing clinical research activity

Importantly, the post also offers an excellent work/life balance, including:

• No on-call commitments
• Dedicated SPA and administration time
• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive medical & clinical colleagues and approachable leadership

Main duties of the job
This post offers an excellent opportunity for a doctor at IMT3-equivalent level to gain broad experience in Neurology within a supportive District General Hospital. The postholder will join a compassionate team that values supervision, professional development and multidisciplinary working. The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient care, ward rounds, referrals, outpatient clinics and the lumbar puncture service. The role provides a balanced mix of service delivery and development while reflecting the scope of a DGH neurology service. Working closely with consultant neurologists and colleagues, the postholder will assess and manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including exposure to acute neurology, follow-up planning, clinic work and procedural experience. There will be opportunities to develop areas of interest, including outpatient practice, lumbar puncture expertise, quality improvement and teaching. This role is ideal for strengthening neurology experience within a supportive, patient-centred environment.

About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year (per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 177-MDEMER-8117072
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR316LA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Provide high-quality day-to-day medical care for neurology inpatients under the supervision of consultant neurologists and in close collaboration with resident doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.
• Clerk non-elective patients admitted under Neurology and support the assessment, investigation, treatment and ongoing review of patients with acute and chronic neurological presentations.
• Participate in regular neurology ward rounds and ensure that agreed management plans are implemented, clearly documented and communicated.
• Review and respond to inpatient neurology referrals from other specialties across the Trust, seeking senior advice promptly where appropriate.
• Contribute to safe and timely patient flow through effective clinical decision-making, proactive discharge planning and completion of accurate electronic discharge summaries.
• Support outpatient neurology activity through participation in general neurology clinics, with opportunities to develop confidence in ambulatory and follow-up care under supervision.
• Contribute to the lumbar puncture service, including elective lumbar puncture lists and acute lumbar punctures where clinically indicated, with training and supervision provided according to experience.
• Where service needs and supervision allow, develop procedural and specialty-specific skills relevant to a DGH neurology service, including potential exposure to botulinum toxin practice and other focused areas of neurology care.
• Work collaboratively with consultant neurologists, physicians, emergency medicine colleagues, radiology, therapy teams and specialist nurses to provide coordinated and compassionate care.
• Liaise effectively with patients, relatives and carers, ensuring communication is clear, respectful and aligned with Trust values.
• Take an active role in teaching and supporting Foundation doctors, resident doctors, medical students and other learners attached to the department.
• Participate fully in clinical governance, including audit, quality improvement, incident reporting, guideline development, risk management and reflective practice.
• Attend departmental meetings, teaching sessions, governance meetings and other postgraduate educational activities relevant to the post.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with Trust policies, professional standards and statutory requirements.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to provide mutual support within the department and contribute to a positive, kind and inclusive team culture.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and current licence to practise
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent
• ALS

Academic Achievements
Essential

• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
• Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills
Essential

• Computer literate
• Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
• Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff

Desirable

• Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals

Circumstances
Essential

• Flexible outlook on working hours
• Ability to work in a high-speed, high-pressured environment
• Completion of Trust's Occupational Health assessment. Full immunisation status including Hep B & Hep C status
• Satisfactory criminal records disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR316LA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Neurologist/Clinical Lead: Dr Carlo Canepa, carlo.canepa@jpaget.nhs.uk, 01493453685

Supporting documents: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)