Overview
The Leeds Paediatric Neurosciences Service provides specialist care for children across West, East and North Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire. Our dedicated neuroscience unit brings together paediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons and an experienced multidisciplinary team to deliver highquality inpatient and outpatient care. We offer a wide range of specialist clinics including epilepsy, neurooncology, neuromuscular disorders, complex motor disorders, cerebrovascular disease and neurorehabilitation.
This 8PA post offers a fulfilling mix of clinical leadership, multidisciplinary working and service development. As Clinical Lead for the Neurorehabilitation MDT, you will assume strategic leadership for the care of children with acquired brain and spinal cord injuries and oversee the regional neurorehabilitation pathway.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for children with acquired brain and spinal cord injuries
* Oversee early inpatient assessment, coordinated goalsetting and discharge planning
* Work closely with Major Trauma, PICU, neurology, neurosurgery and other referring teams
* Lead the regional neurorehabilitation followup clinic
* Collaborate with community teams, education, social care and transition services to ensure seamless, familycentred care
There is no oncall commitment, but applicants interested in joining the paediatric neurology rota are welcome to discuss this.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Challenges and Future Opportunities in the UK for a Consultant in Paediatric Neurorehabilitation
Interviews will be held: Monday 11 May 2026
Main duties of the job
You will join a highly skilled and supportive MDT including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, paediatric neurosciences nurses, play specialists, dietitians, a Trauma & Rehabilitation Coordinator, social worker and a dedicated CBIT worker. The department has a strong academic ethos and longstanding involvement in grid training in neurology and neurodisability. You will have opportunities to supervise grid trainees, develop subspecialty interests and contribute to service innovation and research.
About the team and setting
This is a chance to join a kind, collaborative and ambitious team committed to delivering excellent, familycentred care. The post will be based at the Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary.
Qualifications and eligibility
The successful applicant should possess MRCPCH (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Neurology or Neurodisability and related specialties. Consideration will be given to those who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
Essential criteria also include MB BS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent), eligibility for GMC registration and a current licence to practise, and the ability to work in the UK.
Experience and competencies
Essential
* Specialist training in paediatric neurology or neurodisability in an accredited program or equivalent with high level clinical competence
* Evidence of continuous career progression
* Experience in early management of CYP with significant acquired neurological deficits and coordinating MDT input
* Experience in discharge planning for complex needs
* Experience in follow-up and managing cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects of acquired brain or spinal injury
Desirable
* Experience training within specialist paediatric rehabilitation services with continuity of care from intensive care to community integration
Training and research
Essentials
* On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT in paediatric neurology or paediatric neurodisability (or equivalent)
* Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
* Valid BLS Training
* Evidence of ability to carry out medical research and critical appraisal of evidence
Desirable
* Valid APLS and NLS
* Experience supervising research and involvement in paediatric neurology or neurodisability rehab projects
Teaching, audit and interpersonal skills
Essentials
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors; willingness to teach all grades of multidisciplinary staff
* Experience in regular clinical audit
* Understanding of NHS current issues, medical management, clinical governance, service planning and quality improvement
* Well organised with good time management
* Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
* Full GMC registration with a license to practise
Desirable
* Appraisal techniques and small group teaching/training the trainers experience
* Experience with recognised management courses
Qualifications
Essential: MB BS (or equivalent), MRCPCH (or equivalent), eligible for full GMC registration and licence to practise
Desirable: Higher degree such as MD/PhD relevant to subspecialty
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK registration and eligibility to work in the UK are required.
Employer details: Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX
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