Consultant Neurologist

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Neurologist in Leigh on Sea. Applicants should possess relevant medical qualifications including an MBBS and MRCP. The role involves providing expert opinions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and developing clinical services. Join a supportive department committed to your professional growth. Salary ranges from £105,504 to £139,882 annually, pro-rata for part-time.

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent) and MRCP required.
• GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology eligibility or inclusion required.
• Commitment to develop subspecialty interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease.
• Lead multidisciplinary team care for patients.
• Develop clinical services in collaboration with colleagues.
• Promote a team-based working environment.
• Teach junior medical staff and primary care colleagues.

Skills

Independent responsibility for clinical care

Management of complex acute patients

Leading a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to sub-specialty interests

Involvement in service development

Knowledge of NHS organisation

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of research principles

Commitment to research and audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Neurologist

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Consultant Neurologist.

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, and we would expect the successful post holder to be able to develop subspecialty interests (on agreement with the clinical lead).

If this interests you apply now.

Note: Previous applicants please do not apply.

Main duties of the job

• 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

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview)

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of neurological disease
• Ability to manage complex acute patients with neurological disease
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
• Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
• Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Evidence of management experience or training

Research and Audit Experience

• Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• A commitment to performing research and audit
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)