Consultant Neurologist

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Consultant Neurologist post across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Successful candidates will have CCT or equivalent and be on the GMCs Specialist Register for Neurology when they take up the post (applications are welcome from those within 6 to 8 months of their CCT date). 2 x 10 PA posts are available, however LTFT applications will be considered.

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and supportive individual who possesses strong leadership and communication skills to join our team in developing neurology services for our patients. Successful candidates will join a team of seven consultant neurologists and a wider multi-professional team delivering care to meet the needs of our local population.

The Neurology service provides sub-speciality care across a range of clinical pathways including PD, Headache, MS, Epilepsy and Neuro-Ophthalmology as well as General Neurology. We also deliver an in-house Neurophysiology service and Neurological Rehabilitation service.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who wish to pursue and develop their area of practice in the future. The posts include job planed time to attend weekly clinical and educational meetings.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Dr Gina Kennedy, Clinical Lead for Neurology on ext. 42682 or Bleep 52152.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to coordinate and deliver the strategic and operational aspects of the Neurology services across the STSFT reflecting national and local priorities.

There is currently no out of hours on call commitment associated with this post, although the team provide acute neurology consultant cover on a weekly rota basis.

All applicants must participate in an agreed share of the rota.

Clinical

Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring neurology inpatient and outpatient care.

Provision of assessment and triage of patients and advice and guidance following internal and external referral.

Ability to facilitate discussions and/or onward referrals for patients with neurological related problems requiring input and/or specialist care.

Support outpatient services such as General and Sub-Speciality Neurology OP clinics across both sites / where needed.

Actively participate in Neurology MDT and any other clinical meetings deemed essential to patient care.

Administrative

Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to neurology.

Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings.

Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff, PAMs, nurses and AHPs in training.

Research

Participate in existing clinical trials and research within the service.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 29 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9155-MDMD-0426-66
• Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for Neurology within South Tyneside and Sunderland and contribute to on-call consultant cover during weekdays.

The post-holder will be expected to provide, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for inpatient and outpatient neurology. Inpatient care will be undertaken as part of the team, and an on-call service on a 1 in 7 basis will be developed, to provide daily input into EAU, to support and develop ambulatory pathways, and undertake regular emergency out-patient reviews.

Out-patient care will be undertaken with clinics in both general neurology, and a sub-specialty, in discussion with the clinical director, lead clinician, and directorate manager. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and clinical audit and work within the Clinical Governance framework of the Trust. Participation in service planning within the service and Directorate will be expected, with a commitment to working within organisational expectations.

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