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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Consultant Neurologists to join a growing neurology service in the South West. The role offers the opportunity to practise independently as a general neurologist while developing a subspecialty service aligned to individual expertise. Applications are welcomed from all neurology subspecialties, with a particular interest in epilepsy considered highly desirable.

The successful candidates will contribute to high-quality outpatient and inpatient neurology services, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in teaching, research, and service development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general neurology services across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Provide consultant-led inpatient ward reviews and respond to ward referrals.
• Deliver outpatient neurology clinics and develop subspecialty clinics aligned to expertise (e.g., epilepsy, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, headache).
• Participate in the duty neurologist rota, ensuring dedicated inpatient cover during duty weeks with no scheduled outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including complex neurology, imaging, and subspecialty MDTs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards.

Service Development & Leadership

• Develop and lead a subspecialist neurology service in line with departmental strategy and population need.
• Contribute to service redesign, pathway improvement, and quality initiatives.
• Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team.

Teaching, Supervision & Education

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
• Supervise junior doctors and contribute to the professional development of nursing and allied health colleagues.
• Support mentorship and training initiatives.

Research, Audit & Governance

• Participate in clinical audit, governance, quality improvement, and research activity.
• Contribute to clinical trials and innovation where appropriate.
• Maintain appraisal, CPD, and revalidation requirements.

Professional Responsibilities

• Fulfil duties agreed within the job plan and personal objectives.
• Provide cross-cover for consultant colleagues as required.
• Comply with organisational policies including data protection, confidentiality, and health & safety.
• Undertake additional professional responsibilities by agreement.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
• CCT in Neurology (or within six months of completion at interview).

Desirable

• Subspecialty expertise (epilepsy preferred).
• Experience in teaching and research.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Ability to work independently as a consultant neurologist.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and service development.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Ability to lead and manage a clinical service area.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.

Desirable

• Active involvement in service improvement or outcome-driven audit.
• Broad awareness of healthcare systems, governance, and resource management.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to prioritise clinical workload effectively.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS operational systems, clinical governance, and financial awareness.
• Committee or leadership experience.

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between clinical sites as required.
• Ability to participate in rota commitments.