Job summary
This post includes up to £20k welcome incentive and relocation package for the successful candidate. * Terms and conditions apply

Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a Neurology Centre that provides comprehensive neurological care for patients in Gloucestershire.

The service consists of 7 Consultants who work alongside a team of Neurology specialist nurses. The team manage conditions from across the County which provides a vast amount of variety and opportunities for development in order to support the patients of Gloucestershire.

The team manage a small ward of inpatients and have a large outpatient service within Gloucester and Cheltenham hospital. The consultant will have the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty of choice and support the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Neurology Department
• To examine and treat patients and supervise patient care on the
• To see patients referred to neurology from other teams within the hospital
• To see patients in the out-patient clinics
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support out of To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
• To carry out ward rounds
• To manage internal ward referrals
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations including undertaking work-based assessments.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
• The post holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical

About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 318-26-CONSNEURO
Job locations: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL13NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

• To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Medical Division or the Trust

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC registration, MBBS or equivalent, Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 24 months of interview)
• Desirable: MD or PhD, Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Clinical experience

• Essential: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Neurology, Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Desirable: Subspecialty expertise that complements those within the department, Background experience in general medicine (MRCP)

Research and publications

• Essential: Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems, Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
• Desirable: Publications in peer- reviewed journals

Management

• Essential: Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes, Ability to manage and lead a Neurology firm
• Desirable: IT skills including database management and word processing skills, Attendance on a management courses

Quality management

• Essential: Ability to manage risk, Ability to manage change, Ability to deal with complaints, Commitment to CPD / CME, Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal, Experience in audit & clinical governance, Working knowledge of evidence based practice

Teaching

• Essential: Ability to teach clinical and operative skills, Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Desirable: Training in teaching skills, Certificate of education Involvement in undergraduate education, Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates, Ability to supervise postgraduate research

Personal Skills

• Essential: Communication skills, written and verbal, Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team, Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm, Ability to work under stress, Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances, Honesty and reliability, Enquiring, critical approach to work, Caring attitude to patients, Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
• Desirable: Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

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: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL13NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Neurology Clinical Lead, Mark Silva, luke.harris@nhs.net, 07950631974

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).