ST3 Clinical Fellowship in Epilepsy | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is inviting applications for a one-year Clinical Training Fellowship in Epilepsy neurology. This role is perfect for neurology trainees or post-CCT neurologists, focusing on both outpatient and inpatient work, including complex epilepsy management and opportunities for research. The trust is committed to providing high-level neurological care and presents an excellent opportunity to gain specialist skills in the field of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. Additional training opportunities may also be available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems.
• Candidates should be neurology trainees or post-CCT neurologists.
• Interest in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge and skills in epilepsy and surgery assessment.
• Work within the regional South West Adult Neurodevelopmental Epilepsy Service.
• Engage in outpatient and inpatient work with opportunities for research.

Skills

Experience with UK hospital systems

Familiarity with epilepsy management

Knowledge of EEG reporting

Understanding of neuromodulation procedures

Education

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Applications are invited for a one‑year Clinical Training Fellowship in Epilepsy neurology. North Bristol Trust is a Teaching Trust linked with the University of Bristol. Full registration with the GMC is required. Candidates must have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices, or equivalent.

This post is intended to provide the post‑holder with specialist knowledge and skills in the field of epilepsy and epilepsy surgery assessment and will be suitable for a neurology trainee or a post‑CCT neurologist with interest in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. The post may also be suitable for a neurophysiology or neurosurgery trainee with previous experience in management of epilepsy and interest in epilepsy surgery. The post will provide a wide experience in epilepsy from the diagnosis of first seizure to the management of complex epilepsy including pharmacological treatment, EEG reporting, epilepsy surgery assessment, interpretation of scalp videotelemetry and intracranial stereo‑EEG recordings and neuromodulation procedures in epilepsy, such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). The post will involve a combination of outpatient and in‑patient work with some time available for research, audit and service improvement activities.

The post‑holder will have opportunities to work within the regional South West Adult Neurodevelopmental Epilepsy Service, seeing transitioning and adult patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and monogenic epilepsies.

The post holder may be able to contribute to the on‑call neurology rotation pending previous background/ experience and service needs. The post may be prospectively approved for training.

The Department of Stroke and Neurology at Southmead has a national and international reputation for excellent neurological care and research and is part of a large regional neuroscience centre. We provide specialist neurological and stroke care to patients from Bristol and throughout the South West peninsula and South Wales. In addition to acute stroke and general neurology services the department provides high level sub‑speciality care in areas including Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro‑inflammatory disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Neuro‑ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive disorders, Neuromuscular diseases and neurovascular disorders.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025