Consultant Neurologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neurologist at a leading healthcare provider in Greater Manchester. This role involves contributing to a high-quality tertiary Neurology service, working within a supportive team of over 46 consultants. The successful candidate will engage in both outpatient and inpatient care, ensuring comprehensive neurological services to a population of 3.2 million. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to high standards of care, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives while enjoying a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential: Full registration with GMC and inclusion on the specialist register.
• Desirable: Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality tertiary Neurology services to Greater Manchester.
• Join a large team of Consultant Neurologists providing outpatient and inpatient services.

Skills

General Neurology

Clinical Experience

Research Publications

CCT/Higher Specialist Training

Professional Development

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCT/Higher Specialist Training

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) - for a Consultant Neurologist. The post will contribute to the provision of a high quality tertiary Neurology service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) - for a Consultant Neurologist. The post will contribute to the provision of a high quality tertiary Neurology service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.

Primarily based at Salford Royal Hospital, with activity at other sites within GM.

Main duties of the job

The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences provides specialist and general neurology services to Greater Manchester. We use a hub and spoke model and have services at all DGHs in GM. The department has a wide range of subspecialist services, and applicants with the training to provide a subspecialist service are encouraged to discuss this with the clinical director. Applicants are invited to enquire regarding any points about which they may be unsure.

The successful candidate will join a large team of over 46 Consultant Neurologists at Salford Royal Hospital who provide outpatient and inpatient liaison services across Greater Manchester, covering as population of 3.2 million. The teams are well supported by middle grade and junior medical tiers, as well as Specialist Nurse teams across the range of Neurological sub-specialties.

The post will also involve general neurology outpatients in a spoke of MCCN and liaison inpatient neurology in MCCN or in a GM spoke.

About Us

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CON-NEURO-25

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• A higher qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent
• Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Participation in management training course
• Participation in an advanced IT training course
  
  

Professional Registration Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview
• Licenced with the GMC
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
  
  

Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential

• Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
• Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
• Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of research relevant to Neurology
  
  

Appropriate personal attributes Essential

• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with people
  
  

Managing/ Delivering Performance Essential

• Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A higher qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent
• Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Participation in management training course
• Participation in an advanced IT training course
  
  

Professional Registration Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview
• Licenced with the GMC
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
  
  

Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential

• Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
• Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
• Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of research relevant to Neurology
  
  

Appropriate personal attributes Essential

• Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
• Is comfortable dealing with people
  
  

Managing/ Delivering Performance Essential

• Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
  
  

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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