Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (40 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 390-MR-DoM-BA-1748
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant - Neurology
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are excited to invite applications for a Consultant Neurologist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Neurology Department.
As a key part of the Specialist Medicine Division, the Neurology Department functions as a dedicated Sub-Directorate, delivering high-quality care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful applicant will play a central role in the ongoing management of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.
We particularly welcome candidates with a special interest in Headache or any other neurology sub-specialty, and are fully committed to supporting the development of clinical expertise. This includes providing access to further training, dedicated time for special interests, and opportunities to shape services around your area of passion.
*JD pending Royal College Approval*
Main duties of the job
- Provide a neurology service of the highest quality, which includes programmed activities for out- patient clinics and in-patient ward referrals.
- Contribute to development of the neurology service to support the trust in ensuring provision of high quality clinical care.
- Develop further links and patterns of shared working between Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Barts and the London NHS Trust.
- Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely management of emergency and inpatients
- Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT)
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to your application!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a suitable number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Neurology
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- A higher degree in medicine (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Evidence of service improvement experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience and training required for UK CCST in Neurology
Desirable criteria
- A specialist interest clinic to be developed at The Royal London Hospital.
- Understanding of current issues within Neurology and future direction of specialty.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of the spectrum of neurological disease
- Neurological Examination skills
- Lumbar puncture skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to enable adequate communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable criteria
- Competent in CT & MRI brain, spine interpretation
- Evidence of audit participation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Spears
- Job title
- Deputy General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Abdul Abdu
Neurology Clinical Lead
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