Consultant Neurologist

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The closing date is 03 February 2026

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Consultant Neurologist.

We seek to appoint a dynamic and committed colleague to join our well-regarded department to share in delivering and further developing our high-quality services. The department is eager to support the professional development of our colleagues, and we would expect the successful post holder to be able to develop subspecialty interests (on agreement with the clinical lead).

Note:
Previous applicants please do not apply.

• To provide expert opinion and treatment for patients with neurological disease and suspected neurological disease
• To share in the Leadership of the multidisciplinary team caring for patients with neurological conditions
• Work with existing colleagues on the development of clinical services
• Promote a friendly and team based working environment in line with our Trust values
• Teaching of primary care colleagues and junior medical staff through a mix of case- based review and formal teaching activit

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application.

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register for Neurology or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at the time of interview)

• Knowledge and ability to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients across the spectrum of neurological disease
• Ability to manage complex acute patients with neurological disease
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Demonstration of commitment to other Sub-specialty interest
• Evidence of direct involvement in service development with tangible outcomes
• Good knowledge of NHS organisation and wider health issues

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Evidence of management experience or training

• Understanding of the principles of research, and ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• A commitment to performing research and audit
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)