Locum Consultant Neurologist - East Scotland

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Neurology for a full-time position in Scotland. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to provide neurological care and teaching while engaging in clinical governance and research. GMC registration and consultant-level experience are essential for this role. Attractive benefits include weekly payroll, life-support courses, and access to multiple NHS trusts. This opportunity is ideal for dedicated professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Designated GMC connection

Free life-support courses

Access to multiple NHS trusts

Dedicated recruitment consultant

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor with full licence to practice.
• Completion of higher training or experience at consultant level required.
• Willing to work as PAYE only.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis and management of neurological conditions.
• Lead evidence-based neurological care delivery.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to their training.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Patient management

Team collaboration

Education

GMC registration

Higher training completion

Job description

Client & Role

Client: NHS Tayside

Role: Locum Consultant in Neurology

Rates: £100 – £125 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Job Details

This full time (10 programmed activities) one‑year locum post, with part‑time working considered. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing a general neurological service for patients in Tayside and Northeast Fife through clinics in Dundee and Perth.

The successful applicant will be expected to :

• Participate in the Neurology service with responsibility for new and review consultations in outpatient clinics and consultations within hospitals in Tayside. Provide neurological care with responsibility for a caseload of in‑patients and outpatients.
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his / her patients and the running of the department.
• Provide sub‑specialist care in collaboration with other consultant neurologists.
• Supervise and train the junior medical staff attached to the unit.
• Participate in undergraduate medical student teaching.
• Work flexibly with other members of the multi‑professional teams.
• Be flexible in any future discussions re allocation of duties.

Shifts and Location

Shifts: Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00 with 4 clinics, or 9:00–17:00 plus on‑call with 3 clinics.

Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of neurological conditions in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Lead 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 / Licences / Certifications (Essential)

• GMC registered Doctor with full licence to practice.
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• Completion of higher training (CCT) or within 6 months of obtaining (preferred).
• Relevant consultant‑level experience, or references supporting transition to Consultant level.
• Applicants without CCT registration must demonstrate substantial prior experience working at consultant grade.
• Pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
• Willing to work as PAYE only; not as Ltd for this locum role.

Benefits with Medacs Healthcare

• Weekly payroll, usually each Friday.
• Designated GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare.
• Appraisal support via in‑house revalidation & appraisal team.
• Free life‑support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs.
• Access across nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards in the UK.
• Access to The Support Hub – support for mental health and well‑being.
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant with 24/7 support.
• Free CPD courses and career support via Medacs Academy.
• Hundreds of new shifts available everyday.
• Long‑term jobs and short shifts available.
• £1,000 referral bonus for successful referrals that are booked for work.

Apply Today

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