Consultant Neurologist
University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust
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Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is recruiting a Consultant Neurologist to join our established department. We welcome applicants from all neurology sub-specialties, with a particular interest in Neuromuscular and nerve disease.
You will contribute to outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and teaching, research and administration, with on-call commitment and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for Specialist Register within 6 months.
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent.
- Current BLS Certification.
Responsibilities
- Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals.
- Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff.
- Teaching, research and administration.
- On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:9 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends.
Skills
Education
Job description
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us a Consultant Neurologist. We welcome applicants from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in Neuromuscular and nerve disease being highly desirable
We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues.
- To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease
- To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions
- Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services
- Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values
- Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activity
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
- Out-patient clinics at the UHL & community hospitals
- Ward round/inpatient care/ward referrals
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Supervise and train junior medical staff
- Teaching, research and administration
- On-call commitment for Neurology on a 1:9 rota with prospective cover including out-of-hours during the week days and weekends
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
- Fully trained in Neurology as per requirements of HST committee (Neurology) or equivalent
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Service
Dr May Tiet,
m.tiet@nhs.net
Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year PA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8238074-CON
Job locations: Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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