Consultant Neurologist

• Provide consultant-led care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders across outpatient and liaison-based inpatient settings
• Deliver timely assessment and management of neurology referrals, including advice to general medical teams via ward referrals
• Participate in the neurology consultant rota, ensuring adequate service cover during annual leave and absences
• Provide outpatient clinics, including specialist clinics aligned to the post holder’s subspecialty interests
• Participate in an acute neurology clinic and a rotating “consultant of the week” model
• Utilise day-case facilities for procedures such as lumbar puncture and planned infusions
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and administrative practice
• Participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics, and general practitioners
• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to trainees and junior staff
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programmes
• Participate actively in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in research activity in line with agreed departmental priorities and available resources
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning in accordance with professional standards
• Contribute to the ongoing development of neurology services in line with strategic and population needs
• Liaise effectively with colleagues in other medical specialities and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
• Undertake additional professional responsibilities at the local, regional, or national level where appropriate

• Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• CCT in Neurology or within 6 months of the interview
• Appropriate specialist training and experience in Neurology
• Ability to manage a broad range of neurological conditions independently at the consultant level
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
• Demonstrable specialist interest(s) within neurology, aligned to service needs
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities
• Commitment to teaching, supervision, and service improvement
• Ability to work flexibly within a developing service model

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register