Consultant in Neurology (with a specialist interest in headache)
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, E11 1NRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Consultant in Neurology With a Specialist Interest in Headache Whipps Cross University Hospital and Royal London Hospital 10PA Whipps Cross University...
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has in recent years embarked on an ambitious journey to redevelopment, In partnership with The Royal London Hospital, an established centre of excellence for the Neurosciences, this post provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process of reshaping the vital neurological services we deliver to our patients.
The post holder will be expected to provide General Neurology Clinics each week at Whipps Cross University Hospital and to deliver an additional Sub-Speciality Headache Clinic at the Royal London Hospital They will also participate in Neurology Consultant daytime on call rota at Whipps Cross University Hospital, support Advice and Guidance and assist with Acute Neurology Cover at The Royal London Hospital
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
Whipps Cross Hospital has in recent years embarked on an ambitious journey to redevelopment, In partnership with The Royal London Hospital, an established centre of excellence for the Neurosciences, this post provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the process of reshaping the vital neurological services we deliver to our patients.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Holds MRCP(UK) or an approved equivalent specialist qualification
- Holds full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist register (or eligibility for entry within 6 months of date of advisory appointments committee) for Neurology by CCT or CESR
Desirable: - oProvides evidence of active research participation, including peer reviewed publications.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Essential: - Demonstrates clinical experience in neurology clinics and neurology ward management; - Experience in Headache Neurology
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Demonstrates effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across clinical and management settings.
- Demonstrates effective management of staff and resources to optimise service delivery
- Communicates effectively with GPs and other professionals across hospital and community settings.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Neurology
- Demonstrates knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and shows clear commitment to quality improvement in patient care
- Understands modern medical curricula and is committed to ongoing professional development
MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT SKILLS
Essential: - Has experience and understanding of medical audit processes; - Demonstrates effective leadership skills
Desirable: - Demonstrates knowledge of methods to enhance efficiency and productivity within clinical workflows
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential: - Demonstrates teaching experience in multiple settings,
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Desirable
- Provides evidence of research productivity, including authorship of peer reviewed research publications.
- Has delivered poster or oral presentations at conferences
PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential: - Will live within 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital
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First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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