Consultant in Neurology

Job summaryThis post includes up to 20k welcome incentive and relocation package for the successful candidate. * Terms and conditions applyGloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Neurology Centre that provides comprehensive neurological care for patients in Gloucestershire.The service consists of 7 Consultants who work alongside a team of Neurology specialist nurses. The team manage conditions from across the County which provides a vast amount of variety and opportunities for development in order to support the patients of Gloucestershire.The team manage a small ward of inpatients and have a large outpatient service within Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital. The consultant will have the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty of choice and support the development of the service.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Neurology DepartmentTo examine and treat patients and supervise patient care on theTo see patients referred to neurology from other teams within the hospitalTo see patients in the out-patient clinicsTo support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staffTo provide on call support out of To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on callTo carry out ward roundsTo manage internal ward referralsTo provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations including undertaking work-based assessments.To participate in the undergraduate teaching programmeThe post holder will be encouraged to be active in clinicalAbout usWe take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.DetailsDate posted28 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number318-26-CONSNEUROJob locationsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGreat Western RoadGloucesterGL13NNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIntegral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-To ensure the provision of a first class clinical serviceTo provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyTo sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateTo undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policiesTo conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plansTo maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust Job description Job responsibilitiesIntegral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-To ensure the provision of a first class clinical serviceTo provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyTo sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateTo undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policiesTo conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plansTo maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the TrustPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registrationMBBS or equivalentEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 24 months of interview)DesirableMD or PhD, Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty Clinical experience EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in NeurologyAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsDesirableSubspecialty expertise that complements those within the departmentBackground experience in general medicine (MRCP) Research and publications EssentialAbility to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problemsAbility to supervise junior staff undertaking research projectsDesirablePublications in peer- reviewed journals Management EssentialEvidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance ProgrammesAbility to manage and lead a Neurology firmDesirableIT skills including database management and word processing skillsAttendance on a management courses Quality management EssentialAbility to manage riskAbility to manage changeAbility to deal with complaintsCommitment to CPD / CMEAbility to take part in and respond to appraisalExperience in audit & clinical governanceWorking knowledge of evidence based practice Teaching EssentialAbility to teach clinical and operative skillsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problemsDesirableTraining in teaching skillsCertificate of education Involvement in undergraduate educationExperience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduatesAbility to supervise postgraduate research Personal Skills EssentialCommunication skills, written and verbalAbility to work in multi-disciplinary teamAbility to show initiative and enthusiasmAbility to work under stressFlexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstancesHonesty and reliabilityEnquiring, critical approach to workCaring attitude to patientsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agenciesDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFull GMC registrationMBBS or equivalentEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 24 months of interview)DesirableMD or PhD, Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty Clinical experience EssentialClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in NeurologyAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patientsDesirableSubspecialty expertise that complements those within the departmentBackground experience in general medicine (MRCP) Research and publications EssentialAbility to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problemsAbility to supervise junior staff undertaking research projectsDesirablePublications in peer- reviewed journals Management EssentialEvidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance ProgrammesAbility to manage and lead a Neurology firmDesirableIT skills including database management and word processing skillsAttendance on a management courses Quality management EssentialAbility to manage riskAbility to manage changeAbility to deal with complaintsCommitment to CPD / CMEAbility to take part in and respond to appraisalExperience in audit & clinical governanceWorking knowledge of evidence based practice Teaching EssentialAbility to teach clinical and operative skillsAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problemsDesirableTraining in teaching skillsCertificate of education Involvement in undergraduate educationExperience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduatesAbility to supervise postgraduate research Personal Skills EssentialCommunication skills, written and verbalAbility to work in multi-disciplinary teamAbility to show initiative and enthusiasmAbility to work under stressFlexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstancesHonesty and reliabilityEnquiring, critical approach to workCaring attitude to patientsAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agenciesDesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levelsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGreat Western RoadGloucesterGL13NNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGreat Western RoadGloucesterGL13NNUnited KingdomEmployer's website