About this role
Job summary North Bristol NHS Trust's Neuropsychiatry Service, based at The Rosa Burden Centre on the Southmead Hospital campus in Bristol, is a regional specialist service providing inpatient and outpatient care for adults with complex neuropsychiatric conditions. As part of the Neuroscience & Musculoskeletal Directorate, the service works closely with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology to deliver integrated, person-centred care pathways, alongside a neuropsychiatric liaison function to acute wards. The service includes a 12-bed inpatient unit (with specialist sleep investigation facilities) and a broad outpatient programme covering conditions such as epilepsy, functional neurological disorders, brain injury, sleep disorders, cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatric aspects of progressive neurological disease. The multidisciplinary team is highly collaborative, working with allied health professionals and regional networks to provide innovative, evidence-based care and support professional development.
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide high-quality, compassionate neuropsychiatric care, maintaining clinical responsibility for patients and contributing to the effective running and development of the service. They will communicate complex and sensitive information clearly to patients, carers and colleagues, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver integrated, person-centred care. The role includes clinical leadership, supervision and support of junior medical staff, and active involvement in teaching, training and mentoring. The post holder will contribute to service and policy development, ensure effective and efficient use of resources in line with Trust policies, and demonstrate an understanding of NHS systems and financial responsibilities. They will promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice, engage in continuous professional development, and participate in supervision, mentorship and appraisal to support both personal development and high standards of patient care. Please see the attachments for full duties of this post.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration Essential
Maintain Full registration with the GMC. MRCPsych (Required) CCT in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry or any other psychiatric CCT with evidence of experience working with adults with neuropsychiatric conditions. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview. Requirement for Section 12 status and /or A/C status
Desirable
Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or MS). Sub-speciality training in Sleep Disorders. Sub-speciality training in Functional Neurological Disorders.
Training and Experience Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Clinical training and experience in General Neuropsychiatry equivalent to that required for UK CCT.
Desirable
Experience in tertiary Neuropsychiatric centre Experience of the management of patients with Sleep Disorders and/or Functional Neurological Disorders.
Further training, Management, Audit Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, teaching, publications Essential
Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
Proven track record in research. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Leadership & Teamwork Essential
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team Evidence of good organisational and compassionate leadership skills Evidence of positive development and change management An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills Essential
Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues. An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to write and present management reports as required.
Any other General Requirements Essential
Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work Must hold the appropriate home office work / residence status to provide work in the UK.
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 (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 details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Rosa Burden Centre, Southmead Hospital Campus
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)