Consultant Neurologist | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves undertaking outpatient clinics, running a specialist epilepsy clinic, and supervising clinical fellows. The position is critical for enhancing neurology service provision and patient care access. Candidates should have a Medical Degree and experience in neurology practices. Applications close on September 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in general outpatient clinics.
• Proficient in performing liaison inpatient work.
• Ability to run a specialist epilepsy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general outpatient clinics.
• Perform liaison inpatient work.
• Run a specialist epilepsy clinic.

Skills

Dynamic and friendly colleague

Clinical supervision

Strong communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Fellowship in Neurology

Tools

Neurophysiology equipment

Job description

Overview

This post has gone to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is currently awaiting approval.

We are looking for a dynamic and friendly colleague to join the existing team at Northwick Park Hospital and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen’s Square. The applicant will support the current team across both organisations and will be required to undertake general outpatient clinics, a specialist epilepsy clinic (NHNN), perform liaison work on the wards, contribute to advice and guidance and triaging of referrals from the primary sector, as well as supervising the clinical fellows and nurse specialists.

Approximately 1500 new outpatients are currently seen each year, and there is a strong local demand for more access to neurological opinion.

Consultant Neurologist

Responsibilities

• undertakes general outpatient clinics
• performs liaison inpatient work
• runs a specialist epilepsy clinic (NHNN)
• contributes to advice and guidance and triaging of referrals from the primary sector
• supervises clinical fellows and nurse specialists
• collaborates across London North West University Healthcare (LNWH) NHS Trust and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at UCLH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

About the Department and Services

The Department of Neurology at LNWH currently has a diverse team of 15 Consultant Neurologists across three hospital sites, with 7 based at Northwick Park Hospital. We have four specialist nurses across the sites, 2 clinical fellows based at Northwick Park and a comprehensive Neurophysiology service at Central Middlesex Hospital; inclusive of 2.6 WTE physiologists and a supervising Neurophysiology Consultant. The Medical Directorate views Neurology services as a core need both inpatient and outpatient, within the local communities and the post will be crucial in driving forward Neurology service development, including Nurse Specialist roles and working with the local Primary Care Trust to enhance access and quality of the service.

Epilepsy Service at NHNN

The Epilepsy Service at NHNN is a multi-professional team attending to approximately 10,000 people with epilepsy. The consultant body works within a multi-disciplinary environment alongside nurse specialists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapists, with strong links to the neurosurgery department. The team has substantial expertise in medical and surgical management of epilepsy, contributing to NHS strategic boards and internationally recognised clinical research. The Sir William Gower Centre is a specialised assessment and treatment centre for people with epilepsy and non-epileptic attack disorder, part of the UCLH NHNN division, located outside London in Buckinghamshire and run in partnership with a charity. It includes an inpatient ward with 26 beds and a separate outpatient service.

Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025