Locum Consultant in Neurology

Northampton General Hospital; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SPA time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is seeking aLocum Consultant Neurologist to deliver high-quality care within a collaborative neurology service. The post involves outpatient clinics, ward referrals, MDT work, and active participation in teaching and supervision of trainees.

You will contribute to audits, governance and service development, with dedicated SPA time for research and education, in a supportive NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement.
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff.
• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery.
• GMC registration required.
• MD/PhD or higher degree preferred.
• Medical Education qualification (Masters level preferred).
• Completion of CST or equivalent training or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals and radiology meetings.
• Supervise, teach and develop trainees and junior medical staff.
• Participate in audit, governance and administrative activities.
• Engage in SPA time including research, quality improvement and service development with Research and Development team.
• Provide educational supervision, appraisal, and leadership as appropriate.

Skills

Audit & QA

Teaching Junior Staff

Curriculum design

Education

Full GMC Registration

MD/PhD or higher degree

Medical Education qualification

CST or equivalent training

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our well-established and supportive NHS neurology service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality neurological care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, while contributing to education, service development, and innovation.

The post holder will deliver a balanced programme of outpatient neurology clinics, inpatient ward referrals, and MDT working, managing both urgent and routine neurological presentations. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary and radiology meetings to support safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will contribute to the supervision, teaching, and development of trainees and junior medical staff, alongside involvement in audit, governance, and administrative activities that underpin high-quality clinical practice. Dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time is included, with opportunities to engage in research, quality improvement, and service development in collaboration with the Trust's Research and Development team.

Main duties of the job

• Main duties of the job
• Conducting urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals, and radiology meetings.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, trainee supervision, and teaching.
• Undertaking administrative duties to support clinical practice.
• Participating in academic, study, and supporting professional activities (SPA), with opportunities for research and service development in collaboration with the local Research and Development team.
• Engaging in educational supervision, appraisal, management, and leadership roles where appropriate.

  The post holder will deliver high-quality care through a balanced programme of outpatient clinics, ward referrals, multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, and supporting professional activities. The role includes:

About us

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN

Job responsibilities

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Dr Paul Tomlinson Job title Clinical Lead for Neurology Email address [e-mail]

Sibel Bryant - General Manager, Medicine Division

[e-mail]

Person Specification

N/A

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

N/A

• High level Organisational Skills
• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations

N/A

• Full GMC Registration
• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
• Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

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.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-8145955-MED-A

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire