# Consultant Neurologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-neurologist/f6479e63-a679-4508-acc5-63ce0703895d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-neurologist/f6479e63-a679-4508-acc5-63ce0703895d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Neurology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-19T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T14:30:53.551Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Neurology/Neurology-v8238074 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8238074?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us a Consultant Neurologist. We welcome applicants from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in Neuromuscular and nerve disease being highly desirable We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues. ### Main duties of the job - To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease - To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions - Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services - Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values - Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activity ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals - Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals - Multidisciplinary team working - Supervise and train junior medical staff - Teaching, research and administration - On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:9 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends ### 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 ### Research **Essential** - Understanding and interest in research. - Ability to appraise research critically - Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects. **Desirable** - Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty. ### Teaching **Essential** - Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. - Appraisal and assessment skills. - Ability to asses clinical competencies - Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others **Desirable** - Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. - Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. ### Experience **Essential** - Fully trained in Neurology as per requirements of HST committee (Neurology) or equivalent - Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan. - Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. - Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. **Desirable** - Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. ### Management **Essential** - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors. - Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. - Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles. - Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS. - Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). - Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues. **Desirable** - Evidence of management and administration experience. - Management training on an accredited course. - Awareness of Service Development issues. ### Motivation **Essential** - Personal integrity and reliability - Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff **Desirable** - Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent - Full GMC Registration - Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. - MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent - Current BLS Certification **Desirable** - Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent. - Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. ### Communication Skills **Essential** - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. - To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. - Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence **Desirable** - Highly developed emotional intelligence - High standard of presentation both written and verbal - Demonstrable track record of successful change management - Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment ### Equality & Diversity **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. ### Audit/ Quality Improvement **Essential** - Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. - Participation in a quality improvement programme - Experience of quality improvement work and audit **Desirable** - Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence - Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. - Published Audit including quality improvement. ### Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [ps (pdf, 839.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10548648) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [neurology consultant jd ps (pdf, 816.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10548647) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.