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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- AUDIT
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- RESEARCH
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- TEACHING
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- TRAINING
Should have completed a recognised training programme in general Neurology.
- MANAGEMENT
Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- ELIGIBILITY
Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility to work in the UK.
- QUALIFICATIONS
MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider; having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18; having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English - if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’ve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
- FITNESS TO PRACTISE
Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Effective interpersonal skills.
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in general Neurology.
- CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN SPECIALTY/SUBSPECIALTY
Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- RESEARCH
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- TEACHING
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- MANAGEMENT
Attendance at recognised management course.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant higher degree.
Job summary
We are seeking candidates with skills in diagnosing and managing various general neurology conditions and to work alongside the current neurology teams. Clinics will be delivered at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trusts. In addition, the successful candidates will be part of the neurology on call at the Leeds General Infirmary for weekends and evenings. The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for 5 new substantive posts has arisen within the Neurology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust. These are West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trust posts and will provide the post holder with experience and exposure of working in a large Tertiary referral centre, as well as gaining specialist knowledge in a District General Hospital. West Yorkshire is moving to a Hub and Spoke model of care delivery so these posts will be an excellent stepping stone into this new way of providing care for patients in the region. We require 5 Consultant Neurologists who will work with the existing teams to deliver a general neurology service in both Trusts.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 04 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 002059
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have established skills in neurology and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
“Models for delivering high quality equitable neurology care across West Yorkshire”
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Dr Jeremy Cosgrove Lead Clinician (LTHT) 0113 3923258
Dr Sunil Sonwalkar Clinical Director (CHFT) 01422 357171
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 10 November 2026
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Consultants in Neurology with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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