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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Consultant Neurologists to join a growing neurology service in the South West. The role offers the opportunity to practise independently as a general neurologist while developing a subspecialty service aligned to individual expertise. Applications are welcomed from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in epilepsy considered highly desirable. The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality outpatient and inpatient neurology services, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in teaching, research, and service development.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high-quality general neurology services across outpatient and inpatient settings
Provide consultant-led inpatient ward reviews and respond to ward referrals
Deliver outpatient neurology clinics and develop subspecialty clinics aligned to expertise (e.g., epilepsy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, headache)
Participate in the duty neurologist rota, ensuring dedicated inpatient cover during duty weeks with no scheduled outpatient clinics
Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including complex neurology, imaging, and subspecialty MDTs
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards
Develop and lead a subspecialist neurology service in line with departmental strategy and population need
Contribute to service redesign, pathway improvement, and quality initiatives
Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team
Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes
Supervise junior doctors and contribute to the professional development of nursing and allied health colleagues
Support mentorship and training initiatives
Participate in clinical audit, governance, quality improvement, and research activity
Contribute to clinical trials and innovation where appropriate
Maintain appraisal, CPD, and revalidation requirements
Fulfil duties agreed within the job plan and personal objectives
Provide cross-cover for consultant colleagues as required
Comply with organisational policies including data protection, confidentiality, and health & safety
Undertake additional professional responsibilities by agreement
Requirements:
Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
CCT in Neurology (or within six months of completion at interview)
Ability to work independently as a consultant neurologist
Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and service development
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Ability to lead and manage a clinical service area
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Ability to prioritise clinical workload effectively
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to travel between clinical sites as required
Ability to participate in rota commitments
Nice to have:
Subspecialty expertise (epilepsy preferred)
Experience in teaching and research
Active involvement in service improvement or outcome-driven audit
Broad awareness of healthcare systems, governance, and resource management
Understanding of NHS operational systems, clinical governance, and financial awareness