Locum Consultant Neurologist

Locum Consultant Neurologist

The closing date is 27 January 2026.

Neurology services are based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital with outpatient clinics running onsite as well as at two community hospitals:
Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop Stortford, and St Margarets Hospital in Epping. The post holder will deliver outpatient services across all three sites and support inpatient referrals at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Links with tertiary hospitals have been established, including joint appointments with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrookes Hospital) and Barts Health NHS Trust, providing excellent networking opportunities.

We will also facilitate access to the weekly post‑graduate seminar series in the tertiary hospital to allow the candidate to benefit from CPD and integrate with the wider regional neurology team.

The post holder will demonstrate the ability to deliver professional, high quality and efficient neurology care in both inpatient and outpatient services. They will work with colleague consultants to agreed levels of activity and throughput, together with the Service Lead and Associate Medical Director.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own specialist interest and, depending on their expertise, potentially deliver and develop this in conjunction with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, or the Royal London Hospital.

They will be expected to provide a maximum of 10 programmed activities as set out in the provisional timetable, including clinics across the Princess Alexandra Trust hospitals and a consulting/review service for inpatients admitted under the Princess Alexandra Hospital DGH consultants.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We belong to the Neighbourhood Wave, a national programme that changes how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. We work closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

• Provide consultant advice and treatment to patients presenting with general neurological problems (both inpatient and outpatient).
• Maintain the highest clinical standards and evidence‑based care for all inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in clinical governance activities (audit, quarterly governance meetings).
• Promote multidisciplinary working and liaise with GPs and other healthcare agencies.
• Continue uptake of continuing medical education (CME) and attend clinical meetings and post‑graduate activities.
• Contribute to the development of specialist services and lead improvement work.
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students.
• Take part in regional audits and support evidence‑based medicine.
• Accept additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.
• Success in the intercollegiate specialty examination (or overseas equivalent) if specialty training started from Aug 2007.
• Postgraduate degree (MD, PhD) or involvement in clinical research.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate teaching experience or qualification.

• Expert clinical opinion on a broad range of neurology problems, both emergency and elective.
• Independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Commitment to teaching clinical skills at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of designing and implementing audit.
• Specialist area of interest within neurology with appropriate knowledge and breadth of experience.
• Effective management and leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust