Job summary
The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in an exciting period of development, following the relocation of the neuroscience departments to a new purpose-built centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, working alongside teams in Worthing and Chichester.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable neurology consultant to work across sites and based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.

The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurology patients across Sussex and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development in Neurology where the consultant workforce across Sussex already work in collaboration to provide inpatient care.

Applications for less than full time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• General neurology outpatient clinics, including admin
• Option of developing specialist clinic, including admin
• Neuroradiology meeting
• Ward liaison work at either Worthing Hospital, or St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
• Management of St Richard's/ Worthing patients referred to RSCH for PIU or in-patient tertiary investigations & management
• Participation in departmental clinical governance activities

This work will be supported by appropriate administrative support, office space and IT equipment.

On Call Commitment:
On call 1 in 10. Category B 1% on call supplement providing telephone on call support to UHSussex.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 279-SRHCONNEURO-689
Job locations: St Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
In June 2023 we moved into the new Louisa Martindale Building on the Royal Sussex County Hospital site in Brighton, which co-locates all neuroscience services.

The Neurosciences and Stroke Directorate provides tertiary regional care to approximately 1.8 million population in East and West Sussex, and has links with acute hospitals in Haywards Heath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing and Chichester. The unit provides a full adult Neurological and Neurosurgical service including assessment, advice, elective and emergency admissions.

There are currently 13 neurologists employed by UHSussex and a further visiting consultant. In addition, neurologists employed by East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust work closely with the unit to provide collaborative care across Sussex.

The unit also works closely with University Hospital Southampton having recently appointed to a joint post, based at St Richards Hospital.

The Neurology Department provides specialist clinics in Movement Disorders, Cognitive Disorders, Headache, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, MND, and support for neuro-oncology Neurosurgical MDTs. It also provides an in-patient liaison service on all hospital sites.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential

• Basic medical degree
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable

• Higher Degree
• Special interest
• Teaching qualification

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience in General Neurology
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge
Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression
Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

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.