Locum Consultant Neurologist - East Scotland

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

Job summary

A leading medical staffing agency is seeking a Locum Consultant in Neurology for a one-year contract at NHS Tayside. This full-time position offers competitive pay between £100 - £125 per hour and requires participation in a multidisciplinary team providing neurological services. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and significant experience at the consultant level. Apply today for this unique opportunity to balance home and work life.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Appraisal support

Access to mental health support

Free training and courses

Qualifications

• Full GMC registered Doctor with a license to practice.
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK.
• Relevant experience at consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist diagnosis and management of neurological conditions.
• Lead evidence-based neurological care delivery.
• Supervise junior medical staff and engage in teaching.

Skills

Neurology expertise

Patient care management

Teaching and supervising skills

Education

GMC registration

Completion of higher training (CCT)

Job description

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

Client Name: NHS Tayside

Role: Locum Consultant in Neurology

Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Job Details

This is a full-time (10 programmed activities) one-year locum post. Applications for part‑time working will be considered. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and forward‑looking 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 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: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with 4 clinics or 9.00am to 5.00pm plus on call with 3 clinics.

Location: Ninewells Hospital

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.