The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Neurology Senior Clinical Fellow
The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
Clinical Fellows work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality clinical care to patients presenting with neurological conditions.

This post offers opportunities to further develop clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, practical experience in the assessment, investigation and management of acute and chronic neurological disorders.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of inpatient and outpatient neurological services, participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings. Supporting timely assessment and management of patients with neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with neurological symptoms and disorders, such as; headache, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorder, neuromuscular and stroke-related presentations.
• Participate in inpatient ward rounds, outpatient clinics, consultations and acute neurology referrals, providing comprehensive clinical experience.
• Request diagnostic tests and investigate neurological conditions, developing differential diagnoses and formulate management plans under appropriate consultant supervision. Developing differential diagnoses and management plans
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate concerns promptly to senior clinicians.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and other health professionals and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,998 to £77,348 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 160-8382271
Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Full GMC registration and hold active license to practice
• MRCP(UK)

Desirable

• Higher degree in related subject
• SCE (speciality certificate exams in Neurology)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient Neurology at Registrar level

Desirable

• Experience of management of patients within Neurology sub-specialties

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of the MDT
• Ability to perform Neurological examinations
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of quality

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. Certificate of Sponsorship: 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. 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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Fazakerley, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Neurologist and CD for Neurology, Dr Jay Panicker, jay.panicker@nhs.net, 01515563527

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