Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- YC72
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job ref
- 360-A-1174
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Watford General Hospital
- Town
- Watford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant - Neurology YC72
YC72
Job overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a substantive part-time (4PA) Consultant Neurologist post with an interest in general neurology and epilepsy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, supportive, and highly collaborative neurology team, working at Watford General Hospital, with clinical sessions at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and/or St Albans City Hospital.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-quality general neurology service while developing and delivering specialist epilepsy care. The post-holder will participate in outpatient clinics, acute inpatient neurology liaison, and advice and guidance services, with flexibility to shape subspecialty epilepsy services in line with experience and service needs.
The post is offered on a substantive, part-time basis, (4PAs) with programmed activities to be agreed in line with service requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality general neurology and epilepsy outpatient services across Trust sites.
- Provide specialist epilepsy clinics and contribute to the development of epilepsy pathways and services.
- Support acute inpatient neurology referrals at Watford General Hospital.
- Participate in advice and guidance services and clinical governance activities, including audit, risk management, teaching, and CPD.
- Contribute to departmental activities, including neuroradiology MDT meetings and service development.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide general neurology and epilepsy services.
- Participate in agreed programmed activities, including outpatient clinics, ward referrals, MDT meetings, and advice and guidance services.
- Uphold Trust values and maintain the highest standards of patient safety, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Krista Farrell
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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