Consultant Neurologist

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Northampton seeks a Consultant to deliver high-quality care through various duties, including outpatient neurology clinics and MDT work. The ideal candidate will hold relevant specialty qualifications and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 annually, alongside opportunities for leadership and research engagement.

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Experience in Audit and Quality Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care through outpatient clinics and ward referrals.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and supervise trainees.
• Engage in educational supervision and leadership roles.

Skills

Audit and Quality Improvement

Teaching Junior Staff

Undergraduate Teaching

High level Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant specialty degree qualification

MD, PhD or other higher degree

Education / Medical Education Qualification

Job description

Job summary

It is essential that the post-holder should hold the MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification and be on the GMC specialist register or will obtain a relevant CCT within 6 months of interview.

The duties of the post are covered in the job plan. There will be scope to develop a subspecialty clinic/service and or engage in research with the local Research and development team.

JD Pending Royal College Approval

JD Pending Royal College Approval

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver high‑quality care through a balanced programme of outpatient clinics, ward referrals, multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, and supporting professional activities. The role includes:

• Conducting urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals, and radiology meetings.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, trainee supervision, and teaching.
• Undertaking administrative duties to support clinical practice.
• Participating in academic, study, and supporting professional activities (SPA), with opportunities for research and service development in collaboration with the local Research and Development team.
• Engaging in educational supervision, appraisal, management, and leadership roles where appropriate.

The standard allocation is 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with scope to increase up to 12 PAs in line with Trust policy, reflecting additional responsibilities such as subspecialty service development, clinical leadership, teaching, or research.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 265‑7512668‑MED

Job location

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH

Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations
• Research experience relating to quality

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

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).

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

Employer details

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx