Consultant - Neurology

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join their dynamic Neurology Department in Basildon. The role involves delivering high-quality neurological care, with opportunities for further training and development. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Headache or neurology sub-specialties. This permanent position offers a salary between £109,725 and £145,478, with a full-time working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience and training required for UK CCST in Neurology.
• Evidence of service improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a neurology service of the highest quality.
• Contribute to development of the neurology service.
• Develop further links and shared working patterns.
• Work flexibly with colleagues for timely management.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings.

Skills

Good knowledge of the spectrum of neurological disease

Neurological Examination skills

Lumbar puncture skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification

Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurology

MBBS or equivalent

Tools

Competent in CT & MRI brain, spine interpretation

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to invite applications for a Consultant Neurologist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Neurology Department.

As a key part of the Specialist Medicine Division, the Neurology Department functions as a dedicated Sub-Directorate, delivering high-quality care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful applicant will play a central role in the ongoing management of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.

We particularly welcome candidates with a special interest in Headache or any other neurology sub-specialty, and are fully committed to supporting the development of clinical expertise. This includes providing access to further training, dedicated time for special interests, and opportunities to shape services around your area of passion.

*JD pending Royal College Approval*

Main duties of the job

• Provide a neurology service of the highest quality, which includes programmed activities for out- patient clinics and in-patient ward referrals.
• Contribute to development of the neurology service to support the trust in ensuring provision of high quality clinical care.
• Develop further links and patterns of shared working between Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Barts and the London NHS Trust.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergency and inpatients
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT)

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-DoM-BA-1748

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a suitable number of applications are received.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurology
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Evidence of service improvement experience

Experience Essential

• Experience and training required for UK CCST in Neurology

Desirable

• A specialist interest clinic to be developed at The Royal London Hospital.
• Understanding of current issues within Neurology and future direction of specialty.

Skills Essential

• Good knowledge of the spectrum of neurological disease
• Neurological Examination skills
• Lumbar puncture skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to enable adequate communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Competent in CT & MRI brain, spine interpretation
• Evidence of audit participation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurology
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Evidence of service improvement experience

Experience Essential

• Experience and training required for UK CCST in Neurology

Desirable

• A specialist interest clinic to be developed at The Royal London Hospital.
• Understanding of current issues within Neurology and future direction of specialty.

Skills Essential

• Good knowledge of the spectrum of neurological disease
• Neurological Examination skills
• Lumbar puncture skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to enable adequate communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Competent in CT & MRI brain, spine interpretation
• Evidence of audit participation

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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