Locum Consultant General Neurologist

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

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Neurologist on a fixed term contract to enhance neurology out-patient services. The candidate will play a key role in clinical care and training, contributing to an exemplary department known for its commitment to patient health.

Qualifications

• MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist register required.
• Evidence of research interest and clinical audit.
• Experience in teaching junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general neurology out-patient clinics.
• Train medical students and junior staff.
• Contribute to departmental development and meetings.

Skills

Acute neurology experience

Teaching skills

Management experience

Education

MRCP (UK)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist on a fixed term contract to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our current out-patient care provision.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering general neurology out-patient clinics to improve our outpatient waiting times and consequently improve patient care.

We are expanding a department that prides itself in providing excellent clinical care for our patient population. Plymouth is a national GIRFT exemplar site for acute neurology services. We care for more patients with acute neurological conditions than anywhere else nationally and are one of only 5 centres in the UK where neurologists also care for stroke patients from presentation at the hospital. We are looking for a colleague who is eager to join our enthusiastic clinical team.

The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in the development and medical management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting and journal club.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist on a fixed term contract to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our current out-patient care provision.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering general neurology out-patient clinics to improve our outpatient waiting times and consequently improve patient care.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details Date posted

17 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

216-G2-NEU7136245-2

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description.

They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description.

They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.

Person Specification Education, qualifications and special training Essential

• MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a)Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.

Particular skills and experience Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience.

Desirable

• Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.

Research and Clinical audit Essential

• Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit

Desirable

• Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer reviewed journals

Teaching Essential

• Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors

Desirable

• Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching

Management Essential

• Participated in some sort of management process (ie service or research)

Desirable

• Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.

Practical Requirements Essential

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.

Desirable

• To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.

Communication & Interpersonal skills Essential

• A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately

Desirable

• Good presentation skills - prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills

Person Specification Education, qualifications and special training Essential

• MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a)Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights

Desirable

• Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.

Particular skills and experience Essential

• Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience.

Desirable

• Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.

Research and Clinical audit Essential

• Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit

Desirable

• Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer reviewed journals

Teaching Essential

• Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors

Desirable

• Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching

Management Essential

• Participated in some sort of management process (ie service or research)

Desirable

• Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.

Practical Requirements Essential

• Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.

Desirable

• To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.

Communication & Interpersonal skills Essential

• A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately

Desirable

• Good presentation skills - prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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