Consultant Neurologist

• Leading specialist neurology outpatient clinics.
• Provide inpatient neurology consultations and expert advice to clinical colleagues.
• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, headaches, and other complex neurological conditions.
• Participate in consultant on-call and specialty rotas as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and integrated patient care pathways.
• Support service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and quality improvement programmes.

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathies, movement disorders, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Deliver efficient outpatient clinics aligned with agreed activity targets and service requirements.
• Review referrals and determine appropriate investigation and treatment pathways.
• Develop and implement evidence-based management plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Request and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including MRI, CT imaging, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and laboratory tests.
• Produce timely, accurate clinic letters and clinical documentation following each patient consultation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, therapists, neurophysiologists, radiologists, and primary care clinicians.
• Provide specialist advice and support to referring healthcare professionals regarding neurological patient management.
• Identify patients requiring urgent intervention and ensure appropriate escalation and referral pathways are followed.
• Maintain compliance with GMC standards, NHS policies, clinical governance frameworks, and information governance requirements.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives where required.
• Ensure all clinical activity meets agreed productivity, quality, and patient experience standards.
• Contribute to the effective reduction of neurology waiting lists and achievement of service delivery objectives.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, professionalism, equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout service delivery.

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Substantive post in the NHS
• CCT in Neurology (or equivalent).
• Excellent clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Specialist Registration on GMC