Band 6/7-Neurology Practitioner
The closing date is 14 June 2026
Main duties of the job
You will manage a complex caseload spanning both Epilepsy and Parkinson's Disease, working across inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical responsibilities include seizure management, anti‑seizure medication titration, Parkinson’s medication optimisation including dopaminergic therapies, SUDEP risk assessment, DVLA counselling, advance care planning, and mental health and psychosocial screening integrated into both pathways. You will lead and support practitioner‑led clinics, contribute to ward‑based neurology care, and act as a specialist resource for colleagues across the division. A non‑medical prescribing qualification and post‑registration qualification in either specialty is desirable but not essential.
Job responsibilities
Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with potential flexibility available. You will hold responsibility for a complex dual‑specialty caseload, providing specialist input across inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. Key responsibilities include implementing safety tools such as SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklists and Parkinson’s Time Critical Medication protocols, benchmarking performance against NASH and the National Parkinson’s Audit, and contributing to the development of standardised pathways between secondary, community, primary and tertiary care. You will work closely with Consultant Neurologists, the Lead Neurology Practitioner and multidisciplinary teams across the Medicine Division, and maintain relationships with tertiary neurology centres and community partners.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Registered Professional with a current registration to governing body appropriate to their specific professional background (HCPC, NMC)
* Root Cause Analysis or other investigation training
* Post‑registration qualification or accredited training in Epilepsy or Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease, including their clinical presentations, pharmacological management and associated risks
* Awareness of the challenges faced by patients and families living with Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease, including psychosocial, functional and safety considerations
Experience
* Experience of working in a multi‑agency environment including liaison with social services
* General experience of working within multi‑agency policies, protocols and guidelines
* Experience working within a Parkinson’s Disease or Movement Disorder service
* Experience attendance at clinical supervision
* Experience of working in different care settings
* Experience of safeguarding adults
* Experience of developing and providing training/education to staff
* Experience of undertaking root cause analysis or similar investigations including the production of associated reports
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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