Locum Consultant Neurologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

The closing date is 28 December 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and supportive neurology department on a 6 month locum basis. You will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, but part of the wider neurology team at the Wessex Neurological Centre, University Hospital Southampton. You will work Monday to Friday doing neurology outpatient clinics, with timetabled attendance at the weekly radiology and academic meetings.

We are a busy department serving the population of Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

You will be a dynamic neurologist with a passion for patient care and a desire to work with a team who can support you to develop as a neurologist. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 20th January 2026

This Final date to receive applications on or before 28th December 2025

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Clinical experience of general management principles in adult neurology
• CCT in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients,…