Consultant in Neurology

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Neurologist to join our friendly and innovative Neurology team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Based at our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and grow a high-quality, integrated neurology service within a single-site acute care model. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team with a strong teaching, research, and sub-specialist focus. We welcome applicants with a general neurology background and a complementary subspecialty interest—particularly in epilepsy, headache, or MS.

Join us as we embark on the next chapter of our service, improving outcomes for a diverse and complex patient population of over 500,000.

Closing date: 15th December 2025

Interview date: 8th January 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient neurological care at MMUH, contributing to the delivery and development of general and specialist neurology services. You will work closely with fellow consultants, nurse specialists, neurophysiology and stroke teams, as well as regional colleagues at the Queen Elizabeth Neurosciences Centre.

The role includes supporting specialist clinics, contributing to the neurology/stroke on-call rota, teaching undergraduates and trainees, and participating in audit, clinical governance, and research activities. There is no general internal medicine commitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This substantive Consultant Neurologist post is based across Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Outpatient and administrative work will be primarily based at Sandwell Health Campus and the Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC), with inpatient responsibilities at the newly opened Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH).

The Trust is currently undergoing service reconfiguration in line with the Right Care Right Here programme. Consequently, the postholder may be required to work across any of the Trust's sites to support service delivery as models of care evolve.

The Neurology Directorate is a vital component of the Group of Medicine and Emergency Care and is undergoing exciting developments. In October 2024, inpatient neurology services successfully transferred to MMUH as part of a wider reconfiguration alongside stroke and TIA services. Future priorities include embedding new technologies and treatments in Neurology and Neurophysiology and working collaboratively to ensure national standards and performance targets are met.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the shared care of patients in the Neurosciences Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham with whom we have a close working relationship. All Consultants within our team currently participate in a weekly neuroscience MDT meeting as part of our collaborative working with regional partners.

We are particularly interested in appointing a consultant with a sub-specialty interest that complements our existing service. Interests in Movement disorders, MS or Epilepsy are desirable, but we welcome candidates with expertise in any area that will support future service development.

Key Duties of the Post

The Consultant Neurologist will be expected to:

• Collaborate in the strategic development and maintenance of Neurology services in line with Trust objectives and the wider system vision.
• Provide routine and emergency Neurology services, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, including participation in the neurology/stroke on-call rota and mutual cover for annual, study, and professional leave.
• Offer specialist consultation and advisory support to medical colleagues across other specialties within the Trust.
• Develop and lead a sub-specialty interest that aligns with departmental needs and complements the current service portfolio.
• Contribute to service development, introducing new techniques or pathways that meet identified clinical needs, within available resources.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, participating in their appraisal and professional development alongside consultant colleagues.
• Support teaching and training for medical students, junior doctors, specialist nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals.
• Provide education and assessment for specialist registrars, including those on rotation from regional deanery programmes.
• Engage in cross-specialty working, contributing to MDTs, clinical meetings, and the broader postgraduate education programme within the Trust.
• Maintain strong links with local GPs, supporting integrated care and effective communication across the interface between primary and secondary care.
• Participate in and lead research activity, aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Group and Trust, within available resources.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of neurology services, including:

• Developing treatment guidelines
• Promoting greater awareness and understanding of neurological conditions in primary care

• Commit to the principles of Clinical Governance, including:

• Participating in departmental and Trust-wide clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Contributing to incident reporting and learning systems
• Attending and contributing to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme
• Leading or participating in the development of clinical policies and pathways

• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in line with Royal College requirements. The Trust supports CPD through study leave, funding, and access to education events, in agreement with the Clinical Director and Group Director.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.