Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Consultant Neurologist to join our existing team of Consultants and Specialist Nurses to support the Neurology service provided across the West of Berkshire.
For newly qualified applicants, a second on-call senior neurologist will be rostered until the new starter is fully established in the consultant role.
Please kindly note the Simulation date is the 8th September 2026 and the Interview date is the 21st September 2026.
Main duties of the job
This post represents an addition to enhance the Neurology Services across the West of Berkshire and in particular help meet the rising demand for neurology clinic appointments. This post is full-time (10PA).
Applicants who are unable to work full-time for personal reasons are invited to apply, as are those wishing to job share. Applicants are required to hold a CCT in Neurology or be within six months of accreditation by the interview date.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details please kindly refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit, please contact our Lead Neurologist, Dr Marko Bogdanovic.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each other’s unique role
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines efficiently
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Membership of the Royal College of Neurology of the United Kingdom or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register in Neurology, (or CCT expected within 6 months from date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
- Experience of clinical trials work in multiple sclerosis
Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Neurology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
- All aspects of general Neurology and patient care
- Experience of managing MS patients receiving disease-modifying therapies
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This advert is for Consultant In Neurology with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Berkshire Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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