Fixed Term Consultant Neurologist with SI in Movement Disorders

NHS; Grantham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Consultant Neurologist for a fixed term role. The successful candidate will manage clinical responsibilities at multiple hospitals, provide patient care, and engage in teaching while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. The role is full-time, with professional development opportunities and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Evidence of wide experience and high level competence in Neurology.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient and ward referral services at multiple hospital sites.
• Supervise and support clinical teams within the Neurology service.

Skills

Clinical management

Neurology expertise

Teaching

Research participation

Education

Current valid full GMC registration

MRCP or Equivalent

MD, PhD or equivalent

CCT in Neurology or Equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applications are welcomed for a fixed term Consultant post in Neurology.

This is a full time (10 PA) Consultant Neurologist appointment for the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a shared post between ULTH and Nottingham University Hospital based primarily at Grantham & District Hospital this post will provide clinics at both Grantham, NUH and Lincoln Hospital and ward referrals respectively.

Main duties of the job

The Neurology service is managed within the Trust wide Specialty Medicine Business Unit within the Medicine Division. The Business Unit is headed by a Clinical Director, supported by a General Manager and Clinical Services Manager.

The funded Consultant establishment is 4.00 wte Consultants employed by United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), supported by a further 0.6 wte Consultants, that visits from Sheffield.

The service is managed from Lincoln on a hub and spoke basis, providing outpatient and ward referral service to the three main hospital sites, Lincoln, Boston & Grantham.

The Department has a Consultant Nurse Specialist for Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy specialist Nurses providing follow up care and support for MS and Epilepsy patients.

About us

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) is one of the largest trusts in the country. Through four main hospitals and four additional hospitals where we provide some services, we provide a comprehensive range of hospital-based medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological services to the 700,000 people of Lincolnshire.We provide a wide range of healthcare services delivered by 7,800 highly trained staff and volunteers. Our services cost over £400m each year to provide and we invest around £18m each year in improving our clinical services by replacing and upgrading our medical equipment, modernising our estate and facilities and improving our information and technology infrastructure. In an average year, we treat more than 180,000 A&E patients, nearly half a million outpatients and almost 100,000 inpatients.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-MGR-233-25-QIA549

Job locations

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualifications and Certification Essential

• Current valid full GMC registration
• MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
• Higher Research qualification
• Specialist Registration in Neurology
• CCT in Neurology or Equivalent (or be within 6/12 of achieving)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Neurology

Desirable

• Expertise in Botox Therapy
• Special interest in movement disorders

Management Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Evidence of developing a high quality, high performance service

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Teaching & Training Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Research Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Evidence of original research
• Willingness to initiate and participate in research

Person Specification Qualifications and Certification Essential

• Current valid full GMC registration
• MRCP or Equivalent

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
• Higher Research qualification
• Specialist Registration in Neurology
• CCT in Neurology or Equivalent (or be within 6/12 of achieving)

Clinical Experience Essential

• Evidence of wide experience and a high level of competence in Neurology

Desirable

• Expertise in Botox Therapy
• Special interest in movement disorders

Management Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgment when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Evidence of developing a high quality, high performance service

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management

Teaching & Training Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Research Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

• Evidence of original research
• Willingness to initiate and participate in research

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Employer's website

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