Job overview
Locum Consultant Neurologist - Fixed Term (7 months)
Applicants are invited to apply for the general locum consultant Neurology posts, a specialist interest is desirable. You will join an established team of Consultant Neurologists in helping to deliver a General and Subspecialty Neurology service within the North Midlands and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing team who provide general and sub specialist patient care at our Neurosciences Centre of Excellence. The Neurology out-patient and in-patient services are supported by a dedicated Neurology Ambulatory Care Unit (NACU) which provides day-case services and we also offer a video telemetry service, supported by our Neurophysiology Department.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be expected to provide expert patient assessment in the diagnosis and management of all neurological conditions in both in-patents and out-patient settings. They will be required to actively engage in and develop Neurology services and to provide clinical leadership to others. A flexible approach will be required to working for our Trust, due to multiple site working. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to skills to provide new ways of working across different professions, organisations i.e. community/primary care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will find a detailed description of the role and the job plan in the job pack, which is attached within supporting documents.
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
Experience
Essential
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Comprehensive training appropriate to this post
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Desirable
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification.
- Exposure to a variety of working environments.
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MD, PhD
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt and work flexibly
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
- Calm under pressure
Management / Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergrad teaching
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Interest in and willingness to develop teaching abilities and activities
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Ability to organise research and work within research Governance procedures
Academic, Audit, Research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Neurologist with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in University Hospitals North Midlands. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is 7 months (Fixed Term end date 31st March 2027). The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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