Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our Neurology service for 2 PAs per week. The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Hypoxic Ischaemic Brain Injury and will provide expert clinical input and consultation for patients with complex neurological needs.

The post holder will also take a lead role in the Neurology governance agenda, working closely with the clinical and operational teams to support patient safety, risk management, incident review, learning and continuous quality improvement across the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Neurologist to combine specialist clinical expertise with a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality Neurology services.

Main duties of the job

General duties:

To share responsibility for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.

To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the Patients Charter and the local purchasers' contracts.

To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners, community services and all healthcare agencies.

To encourage and foster the governance process at clinical, managerial and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine.

To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the General Managers, Clinical Leads and Clinical Directors.

To take part in continuing medical education activities; there will also be a commitment to undergraduate and post-graduate teaching in the departments, including development and delivery of a teaching programme.

Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Leadership and proper functioning of the services in his/her charge in line with agreed policies at the Trust.

Development of his/her own specialty interests, including active participation in research programmes.

Corporate and singular responsibility for the management of the junior medical staff including the approval and monitoring of junior staff rotas and locum appointments.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8386106RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Fully registered with the GMC with a full licence to practice
• On the specialist register or within 6 months, in Neurology

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MSc, Md or PhD)

Experience

Essential

• Neurology experience (equivalent to CCT)
• Ability to practice independently as a Consultant
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Research experience
• GCP Certificate
• Clinical Management/leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Change management.
• Quality improvement

Desirable

• Interest in research with evidence of peer-reviewed publications

Other

Essential

• Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.
• Highly developed communication skills
• Computer literate
• Evidence of teamworking and working across multiple disciplines
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to the provision of a quality service.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent MRCP (UK) or equivalent Fully registered with the GMC with a full licence to practice On the specialist register or within 6 months, in Neurology Desirable Higher Degree (MSc, Md or PhD) Experience Essential Neurology experience (equivalent to CCT) Ability to practice independently as a Consultant Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Audit experience Desirable Research experience GCP Certificate Clinical Management/leadership experience Knowledge Essential Change management. Quality improvement Desirable Interest in research with evidence of peer-reviewed publications Other Essential Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. Highly developed communication skills Computer literate Evidence of teamworking and working across multiple disciplines Ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated Commitment to the provision of a quality service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)