Locum Consultant in Neurology
Company: Barts Health NHS Trust
Job ID: C9259-26-1854

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
Closing date: 05 November 2026
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

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager for Neurology, Clare Singh, clare.singh2@nhs.net
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