Locum Consultant Neurologist - East Kent

Medacs Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Neurology to join a prominent NHS neurology department. You will provide specialist care for various neurological conditions, supervise junior staff, and participate in clinical governance. Ideal candidates must be GMC registered with significant consultant experience. Benefits include weekly payroll, free training courses, and ongoing support. This is a full-time PAYE position located at Medway NHS Foundation Trust.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Free life support courses

Access to mental health support

Free CPD courses

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
• Pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
• Willing to work as PAYE only.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis and management of neurological conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and research projects.

Skills

GMC registered Doctor

Experience at consultant level

Strong communication skills

Clinical governance

Education

Completion of higher training (CCT)

Job description

For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [e-mail]

Client Name: Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Locum Consultant in Neurology

Rates: £100 - £120 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Location: Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Job Description

Are you a high-skilled Consultant Neurologist looking for greater flexibility and control over your work schedule? Join one of the NHS's leading neurology departments, providing excellent care to patients in a supportive and innovative hospital environment. It is a unique opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist who wants a better balance between home life and work life.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with access to modern facilities, up-to-date diagnostic equipment and excellent opportunities for research and teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of neurological conditions in inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Lead on the delivery of evidence-based neurological care in line with NHS and GMC guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgery, stroke, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation services.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, and research projects to advance service quality.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and ensure timely communication with primary care and referring clinicians.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and training.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations and regularly review patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to medical research.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice
• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs can't offer visa sponsorship or accept any applications from candidates with visa requirements)
• Ideally, Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
• Have relevant experience at consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level
• Applicants without CCT registration must be able to demonstrate lots of prior experience working at consultant grade
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS)
• Willing to work as PAYE only and not Ltd as this is locum work for NHS hospitals and not private or insourcing work

Why work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

So, if you are dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for patients by combining skill and expertise with your ability to teach, coach and mentor junior medical staff, we want to hear from you. Apply today.

For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [e-mail]