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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neurologist to join a friendly and expanding neurology service in the South West. This role offers a strong work–life balance, flexibility in scheduling, and the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest while delivering high-quality general neurology care.

The post holder will provide both outpatient and inpatient neurology services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.

Flexible working, part-time options, and tailored job plans can be discussed.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality general neurology service using evidence-based practice
• Provide outpatient neurology clinics and inpatient neurology consultation support
• Participate in ward-based referrals and advice for acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Develop and lead a subspecialty interest that complements service needs
• Advise and support medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development activities
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
• Support service planning and pathway development at the local and regional levels
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and patient safety

Job Plan (Indicative)

• Total: 10 Programmed Activities
• Direct Clinical Care: Outpatient clinics, inpatient referrals, clinical administration
• Supporting Professional Activities: Teaching, audit, CPD, appraisal, governance
• Opportunities for additional SPA time, leadership roles, research, or tertiary centre sessions by agreement

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology or within 6 months of CCT
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent)
• Subspecialty expertise within Neurology

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Broad training and experience in general neurology
• Ability to independently manage acute and chronic neurological conditions
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience developing or leading a specialist neurology service
• Participation in research, audit, or service improvement projects

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• High standards of professionalism are aligned with the GMC Good Medical Practice

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