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Consultant in Neurology
With a Specialist Interest in Headache
Whipps Cross University Hospital and Royal London Hospital
10PA
Whipps Cross University Hospital part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking to recruit a Full Time Substantive Neurology Consultant to join our Neurology teams based at Whipps Cross University Hospital and The Royal London Hospital
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has in recent years embarked on an ambitious journey to redevelopment, In partnership with The Royal London Hospital, an established centre of excellence for the Neurosciences, this post provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process of reshaping the vital neurological services we deliver to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has in recent years embarked on an ambitious journey to redevelopment, In partnership with The Royal London Hospital, an established centre of excellence for the Neurosciences, this post provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process of reshaping the vital neurological services we deliver to our patients.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Neurology
- Demonstrates knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and shows clear commitment to quality improvement in patient care
- Understands modern medical curricula and is committed to ongoing professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Holds MRCP(UK) or an approved equivalent specialist qualification
- Holds full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- • Entry on the GMC Specialist register (or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of advisory appointments committee) for Neurology by CCT or CESR
Desirable
- • Provides evidence of active research participation, including peer reviewed publications.
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrates effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across clinical and management settings.
- Demonstrates effective management of staff and resources to optimise service delivery
- Communicates effectively with GPs and other professionals across hospital and community settings.
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrates teaching experience in multiple settings,
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in neurology clinics and neurology ward management
- Experience in Headache Neurology
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- Provides evidence of research productivity, including authorship of peer reviewed research publications.
- Has delivered poster or oral presentations at conferences
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential
- Has experience and understanding of medical audit processes
- Demonstrates effective leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of methods to enhance efficiency and productivity within clinical workflows
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This advert is for Consultant in Neurology (with a specialist interest in headache) with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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