Consultant Neurologist and SDEC Lead | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in London is seeking Consultant Neurologists to provide expert input to cases in the Emergency Department and support Same Day Emergency Care services. Successful candidates will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. The role offers part-time options without on-call requirements and aims to deliver top-quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Consultant neurologists with experience in emergency care are preferred.
• Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert neurologist input to Emergency Department cases.
• Support Same Day Emergency Care services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Expert neurologist input

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Specialist qualification in neurology

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Consultant Neurologists to join us on a substantive basis supporting our Acute Neurology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways which have recently had permanent funding secured following a pilot phase.

The successful candidates will provide expert input on cases presenting to the Emergency Department at University College Hospital and support colleagues across the ED, SDEC and ward areas at the Tower. The successful candidates will also support the General Neurology / Stroke services as per the job plan included in the full job description.

There are also 2 x part-time posts available, with no on-call requirements. If you are interested in both the FULL-TIME and the PART-TIME posts, please do not submit your application twice. Select your preferred option only. You will be then invited to discuss your preferences at the interview stage, and you are welcome to state your interest for both in your application.

The link to this advert is:

• https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v7469861?_ts=2073395

CV Required for application.

Responsibilities

The main duties of this role are to provide expert neurologist input to cases presenting to the Emergency Department / Same Day Emergency Care services at University College Hospital. Multidisciplinary working with other colleagues across different services and professional backgrounds will be essential for a successful candidate.

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.

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.

Application and About Us

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

Closing

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025