Locum Consultant Neurologist

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is searching for a Consultant Neurologist for a 6-month locum position based in Southampton. The role involves conducting outpatient clinics, attending weekly meetings, and working as part of a supportive neurology department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and possess relevant qualifications, including MBBS and GMC registration. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range depending on experience.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification required.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise is mandatory.
• Demonstrate clinical experience in adult neurology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurology outpatient clinics from Monday to Friday.
• Attend weekly radiology and academic meetings.
• Provide patient care in a dynamic neurology department.

Skills

Clinical experience in adult neurology

Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and supportive neurology department on a 6 month locum basis. You will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, but part of the wider neurology team at the Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton. You will work Monday to Friday doing neurology outpatient clinics, with timetabled attendance at the weekly radiology and academic meetings. We are a busy department serving the population of Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

You will be a dynamic neurologist with a passion for patient care and a desire to work with a team who can support you to develop as a neurologist.

Details

• Date posted: 11 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: Depending on experience £109,725 – £145,478
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 188‑MA51225
• Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job responsibilities

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 20th January 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 28th December 2025.

Person Specification – Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology

Desirable

• CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
• Leadership experience
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Confident using Microsoft office applications

Person Specification – Aptitudes and Skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk