Consultant in Paediatric Neurology or Neurodisability

Job summaryPaediatric NeurologyGuy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustConsultant in Paediatric Neurology or Neurodisability with an interest in movement or neuromuscular disordersFrom 113,565 - 150,569p.aFull Time - 10PAsPermanentThe Evelina London Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a substantive 10 PA consultant post to join the Paediatric Neurosciences department at Evelina London Children's Hospital . This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly driven team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment. This advert is for one of two substantive Consultant appointments, the arrangement is flexible and applicants with a track record of clinical training and/or definable research interests that complement the specialist components of the posts are invited to apply.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will undertake multidisciplinary paediatric neuromuscular clinics at Evelina London Children's Hospital and will have dedicated sessions to support the provision of acute neuromuscular care within Evelina London Children's Hospital.The post-holder will support the provision of advanced therapies for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at Evelina London. This includes the provision of intrathecal nurinersen for patients with SMA under this treatment.The post-holder will be expected to support the regional clinic model which operates to provide direct referral pathways for children with neurological disorders who are then managed jointly with special interest general paediatricians in the South East Thames region of England.The post-holder will participate in the Paediatric Neurology on-call rota for ELCH. This is on an approximate 1 in 9 basis for a week in service. For this on call week all elective activity will be cancelled. Non-resident supervision and attendance will be required for this week.The post-holder will contribute to patient care in the neonatal unit by offering inpatient consultations and leading clinics dedicated to infants with hypotonia and potential neuromuscular disordersAbout usThe Paediatric Neuroscience Service is a tertiary service at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, providing an integrated and comprehensive neurology, neurorehabilitation and neurodisability service to children and families from Southeast Thames and beyond.The Neurodisability service is focused on improving quality of life for children with progressive and non-progressive physical disability. At present it sees over 500 new patients each year and has over 2000 patients under review. As part of the treatment pathway Botulinum Toxin A injections are offered to children and young people.The Complex Motor Disorders Service (CMDS) provides a supra-regional service to children and young people, undertaking diagnosis and detailed evaluation and support of children who might benefit from neurosurgical interventions such as continuous intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump implantation and deep brain stimulation (DBS) neuromodulation.The Neuromuscular service has been designated as a Neuromuscular Centre of Excellence by the charity Muscular Dystrophy UK and is one of the four neuromuscular centres in England, designated by NHSE as infusion centres for provision of delivering onasemnogene abeparvovec gene therapy to babies and children with spinal muscular atrophy. The service operates to a multidisciplinary model providing a comprehensive service for children with neuromuscular disorders, including other advanced therapies such as intrathecal nusinersen and risdiplam.DetailsDate posted11 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-CON1170Job locationsEvelina London Children's HospitalLondonSE1 7EUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see job description for further information.Applicants with a track record of research or definable research interests that complement the specialist component of the post are also invited to apply.General enquiries, or for an informal discussion about these posts should be directed to Drs Maria Vanegas, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist or Jill Cadwgan, Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability, or Drs Daniel Lumsden or Michael Absoud, Joint Heads of service for Paediatric Neurosciences. Telephone: 02071187118 ext 84003.maria.vanegas@nhs.net, jill.cadwgan@nhs.net, Daniel.lumsden@nhs.net, michaelabsoud@nhs.net. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see job description for further information.Applicants with a track record of research or definable research interests that complement the specialist component of the post are also invited to apply.General enquiries, or for an informal discussion about these posts should be directed to Drs Maria Vanegas, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist or Jill Cadwgan, Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability, or Drs Daniel Lumsden or Michael Absoud, Joint Heads of service for Paediatric Neurosciences. Telephone: 02071187118 ext 84003.maria.vanegas@nhs.net, jill.cadwgan@nhs.net, Daniel.lumsden@nhs.net, michaelabsoud@nhs.net.Person Specification Professional Qualifications EssentialMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.On GDC/GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or Paediatric Neurodisability (OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.)Valid Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingValid BLS TrainingDesirableValid APLS and NLS Clinical Experience EssentialPrevious experience of working in a Tertiary Paediatric Neurology Service with regular provision of care for children with complex motor disorders.DesirableExperience of working in a tertiary UK movement therapy centre, offering intervention such as botulinum toxin injections, or patient selection and management of ITB or DBSExperience of working in a tertiary neuromuscular centre for at least 12 monthsExperience in the provision of advanced therapies for neuromuscular disordersExperience of working in a rehabilitation service Clinical Skills EssentialClinical skills associated with management of congenital and acquired movement disorders and neuromuscular disorders.Experienced at diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including undertaking lumbar puncturesDesirableExperience of delivery of intrathecal nusinersen treatment and delivery of gene therapyAbility to perform intramuscular Botulinum Toxin A injections Audit Management & IT EssentialClear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skillsUnderstanding of principles of audit. Research. Teaching skill & experience EssentialTrack record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.DesirableSpecialty specific research activityHigher Academic Qualifications Leadership/Management Skills EssentialCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.Ability to work as part of a teamStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered serviceDesirableCommunication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issuesFinance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible for Person Specification Professional Qualifications EssentialMRCPCH by examination or equivalent.Eligible for full UK GMC/GDC registration and a License to Practice.On GDC/GMC Specialist Register for Paediatric Neurology or Paediatric Neurodisability (OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.)Valid Level 3 Safeguarding TrainingValid BLS TrainingDesirableValid APLS and NLS Clinical Experience EssentialPrevious experience of working in a Tertiary Paediatric Neurology Service with regular provision of care for children with complex motor disorders.DesirableExperience of working in a tertiary UK movement therapy centre, offering intervention such as botulinum toxin injections, or patient selection and management of ITB or DBSExperience of working in a tertiary neuromuscular centre for at least 12 monthsExperience in the provision of advanced therapies for neuromuscular disordersExperience of working in a rehabilitation service Clinical Skills EssentialClinical skills associated with management of congenital and acquired movement disorders and neuromuscular disorders.Experienced at diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including undertaking lumbar puncturesDesirableExperience of delivery of intrathecal nusinersen treatment and delivery of gene therapyAbility to perform intramuscular Botulinum Toxin A injections Audit Management & IT EssentialClear track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skillsUnderstanding of principles of audit. Research. Teaching skill & experience EssentialTrack record of research, publications/ presentations / understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.DesirableSpecialty specific research activityHigher Academic Qualifications Leadership/Management Skills EssentialCommunication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.Ability to work as part of a teamStaff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets. Current financial arrangements of NHS delivered serviceDesirableCommunication; Willingness to demonstrate interest and participation in departmental wide issuesFinance; Understanding of current financial constraints. Recognition of importance of financial accountability for service that responsible forDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressEvelina London Children's HospitalLondonSE1 7EUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressEvelina London Children's HospitalLondonSE1 7EUUnited KingdomEmployer's website