Consultant Neurologist

Bespoke Healthcare; Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company private medical insurance

Access to pension scheme

Annual appraisal and job-plan review

Scope to develop specialist interests

Contribution to teaching andinnovation

Job summary

Bespoke Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join an NHS-contract service delivering neurology across South Cumbria from Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital.

The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis and management of a broad range of neurological conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with leadership of a multidisciplinary team and a strong emphasis on education and professional development.

Qualifications

• CCT or CESR required.
• Full GMC registration with specialist registration in neurology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of neurological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Lead the consultant-led neurology service across South Cumbria.
• Hold inpatient and outpatient consultations at Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital and other community sites.
• Lead multidisciplinary team working and give specialist advice to colleagues.
• Develop care pathways that promote self-management with timely follow-up and discharge back to primary care with clear plans.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and teaching to junior doctors and allied professionals, including doctors in training from partner universities.
• Support training and education of GP practices and primary care professionals.
• Contribute to MDTs and CPD at the Regional Neuroscience Centre and with neuroradiology colleagues.
• Strengthen links between primary, secondary and tertiary care for seamless care transitions.
• Coordinate with social care and third sector providers for long-term conditions.
• Lead service development, quality improvement and clinical governance, including regular audit.
• Engage in research and continuing professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teaching

Communication

Independent work

Education

CCT or CESR

Job description

Consultant Neurologist post with Bespoke Healthcare, which holds an NHS contract to deliver neurology services across South Cumbria from Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing a broad range of neurological conditions, in both outpatient and inpatient settings, and leading the multidisciplinary team. The post sits within an integrated, community-facing service that is expanding, with a Monday to Friday pattern and no on-call commitment, and full-time, part-time and job share considered. Applicants need CCT or CESR and specialist registration in neurology.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including diagnostic testing, in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Lead the consultant-led neurology service across South Cumbria
• Hold inpatient and outpatient consultations at Furness General Hospital, Westmorland General Hospital and other community sites
• Lead multidisciplinary team working and give specialist advice to colleagues
• Develop care pathways that promote self-management, with timely follow-up and discharge back to primary care with clear plans
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and teaching to junior doctors, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals, including doctors in training from partner universities subject to job plan
• Support training and education of GP practices and primary care professionals
• Contribute to MDTs and CPD at the Regional Neuroscience Centre and with neuroradiology and neurophysiology colleagues at Greater Lancashire Hospital
• Strengthen links between primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure seamless care transitions
• Coordinate with social care, palliative care, local support groups and third sector providers for patients with long-term conditions
• Lead service development, quality improvement and clinical governance, including regular audit
• Engage in research and continuing professional development

Qualifications

• CCT or CESR

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with specialist registration in neurology or equivalent

Experience

• Proven experience managing neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and dementia
• Experience in a consultant role
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with primary, secondary and tertiary care providers

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent clinical skills with a strong focus on patient-centred care
• Strong leadership, mentoring and teaching abilities
• Ability to manage complex cases and navigate care transitions
• High-level communication with patients, families and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Other

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care in a community setting
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, rural healthcare environment

Nice to have

• Understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients in rural and isolated communities
• Experience in a community-based or outreach neurology service

What’s offered

• Company private medical insurance
• Access to the company pension scheme
• Annual appraisal and job-plan review
• Scope to develop specialist interests and influence service design
• Contribution to teaching and innovation