Consultant in Neurology

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in Neurology, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. The successful candidate will provide general neurology services including outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and associate administrative duties, with potential satellite clinics.

The post emphasises clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, active involvement in departmental management, and engagement in research with local

Qualifications

• Substantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months of the AAC.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff.
• Experience in management/administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of resident grade medical staff.
• Actively participate in department management, including fortnightly meetings and away days.
• Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants).
• Involvement in research with the University of Teesside and Durham University.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Research experience

Counselling experience

Audit or quality improvement

Management experience

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC registration

MD or PhD

CCT or CESR

Specialist Register eligibility

Appraisal/educational supervision training

Management training

Job description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Neurology

The closing date is 18 November 2026

Applications are invited for a Consultant post in Neurology, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The newly appointed consultant will provide general neurology services including: outpatient clinics; ward rounds; consultations on other wards and the associate administrative duties. This may include the provision of satellite clinics.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant(s) will:

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of resident grade medical staff.
• Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
• Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
• Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
• Any other duties which may be required.

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Clinical experience and effectiveness

• Substantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.
• Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Other teaching skills/experience
• Experience in counselling
• Experience in team working outside of work

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration
• Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• MRCP or equivalent
• MD or PhD
• Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
• Management training

Knowledge and Skills

• Evidence of clinical audit
• Good leadership skills
• Good organisational and management skills
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments
• Success in obtaining funding for research

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients
• Commitment to good team working and relationships
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital. Exceptions to this ruling can be negotiated with the Trust Medical Director.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Consultant must recognise that private practice/other work must not be undertaken during timetabled NHS PAs
• Should be able to travel between sites to meet the requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum (pro rata)