We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our well-established and supportive NHS neurology service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality neurological care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, while contributing to education, service development, and innovation.
The post holder will deliver a balanced programme of outpatient neurology clinics, inpatient ward referrals, and MDT working, managing both urgent and routine neurological presentations. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary and radiology meetings to support safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
You will contribute to the supervision, teaching, and development of trainees and junior medical staff, alongside involvement in audit, governance, and administrative activities that underpin high-quality clinical practice. Dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time is included, with opportunities to engage in research, quality improvement, and service development in collaboration with the Trust’s Research and Development team.
Main duties of the job
Conducting urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals, and radiology meetings.
Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, trainee supervision, and teaching.
Undertaking administrative duties to support clinical practice.
Participating in academic, study, and supporting professional activities (SPA), with opportunities for research and service development in collaboration with the local Research and Development team.
Engaging in educational supervision, appraisal, management, and leadership roles where appropriate.
The post holder will deliver high-quality care through a balanced programme of outpatient clinics, ward referrals, multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, and supporting professional activities. The role includes:
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
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For more details about this role, please refer to attached job description and personal specification.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Dr Paul Tomlinson
Job title
Clinical Lead for Neurology
Email address
[email protected]
Sibel Bryant - General Manager, Medicine Division
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