Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 5 sessions per week (5 PAs)
- Job ref
- 236-NMT-CON-NEUR-S-01-26
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine
Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - for a part time Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine.
The role will contribute to the provision of a high quality Neurology and Stroke service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.
· Assessment and treatment of new and follow up patients in outpatient clinics.
· Assessment of ad hoc attenders as necessary.
· Ward consultations on acute neurology ward, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation wards.
· Clinical admin.
· Attendance at weekly neuroradiology meeting.
· Hyperacute and Acute Stroke care delivery
· Rapid access TIA assessments
The Stroke service is based at Salford Royal with Neurology principally based at the same site with spoke services at other sites within GM.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a large team of over 50 Consultant Neurologists at Salford Royal Hospital who provide outpatient and inpatient liaison services across Greater Manchester, covering as population of 3.2 million. The teams are well supported by middle grade and junior medical tiers, as well as Specialist Nurse teams across the range of Neurological sub-specialties.
The post will also involve general neurology outpatients in a spoke of MCCN and liaison inpatient neurology in MCCN or in a GM spoke.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A higher qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent
- Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Participation in management training course
- Participation in an advanced IT training course
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview
- Licenced with the GMC
- To be formally recognised as a clinical supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
Desirable criteria
- To be formally recognized as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
- Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
- Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research relevant to Neurology
Appropriate personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Is comfortable dealing with people
Managing/ Delivering Performance
Essential criteria
- Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Empowers others to take responsibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Tim Lavin (Neurology)
- Job title
- Clinical Directors of Medical Neurosciences
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 1395
- Additional information
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