Consultant Neurologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neuro Rehabilitation Team for a Consultant Neurologist to join the expanding Brain Injury (BINJ) Service. We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician who excels in the assessment and management of complex neurological conditions and is passionate about delivering and developing high-quality, multidisciplinary care for patients with brain injuries.

Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Queen Square, this role offers the chance to work within a nationally recognised specialist service, supported by expert colleagues in neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, neuroradiology, and wider neuroscience services. The successful applicant will be responsible for consultant-led outpatient clinics, MDT participation, and contributing to service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing triage processes, reducing DNA rates, and improving clinic efficiency.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing specialist service. You will work closely with the clinical lead and administrative teams to increase clinic capacity, support RTT compliance, and deliver a sustainable, high-impact model of care. The post also offers scope to engage in academic, audit, and teaching activities, with strong links to UCL and the UCL Institute of Neurology.

CV required for application

Main duties of the job

This role will focus on the delivery and development of the Brain Injury (BINJ) outpatient service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The successful candidate will lead consultant-delivered clinics for patients with traumatic brain injuries, supported by multidisciplinary input from neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, and neuroradiology. They will actively contribute to MDTs, patient triage, and service development initiatives to improve clinic flow, reduce DNA rates, and enhance use of Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU).

The post holder will require strong clinical skills in neurology and brain injury management, alongside a collaborative, patient-centred approach. Experience in service improvement, governance, or education is desirable. Other responsibilities include participating in audit, CPD, and teaching, with opportunities for academic collaboration via UCL. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-impact, nationally recognised service within a leading neuroscience centre.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum + London weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6196

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register by the time of appointment, and hold a current licence to practice
• MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training or within 6 months of accreditation

Desirable

• PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training

Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of brain injury and neurology
• Clinical expertise in neurology and brain injury

Desirable

• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty

Clinical Skills Essential

• Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with stroke and neurological conditions
• Demonstrate an ability to implement treatment plans

Desirable

• Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post

Clinical Governance Management & IT Essential

• Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
• Involvement and understanding of the Clinical Governance.
• Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
• Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust

Teaching and Research Essential

• Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
• Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.

Desirable

• Teaching on formal educational courses.
• Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register by the time of appointment, and hold a current licence to practice
• MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training or within 6 months of accreditation

Desirable

• PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training

Clinical Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of brain injury and neurology
• Clinical expertise in neurology and brain injury

Desirable

• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty

Clinical Skills Essential

• Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with stroke and neurological conditions
• Demonstrate an ability to implement treatment plans

Desirable

• Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post

Clinical Governance Management & IT Essential

• Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
• Involvement and understanding of the Clinical Governance.
• Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
• Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust

Teaching and Research Essential

• Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
• Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.

Desirable

• Teaching on formal educational courses.
• Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)