Job summaryThis post will be based at Charing Cross Hospital and will join over 40 consultant neurologists as part of the Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Neurology department.
The Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care for both emergency and elective work. This includes an inpatient Neurology ward (Charing Cross), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a planned Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), an Acute Neurology service, a wide range of sub-speciality outpatient clinics and a number of Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The post will be for a fixed term Neurology consultant position for 6 months, and will be based at Charing Cross Hospital. It will comprise 6.5 direct clinical care PAs (DCC's) and 1 supporting professional activities (SPA).
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be expected to deliver 3 general neurology clinics per week. These clinics will cover general neurology and a new SDEC neurology service at Charing Cross Hospital.
This post does not include on-call duties.
This is a less than full time position, delivering 7.5 PA's of consultant activity (6.5 DCC's and 1 SPA); fixed term for 6 months.
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Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
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DetailsDate posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience £113,565 to £150,569 per annum WTE
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 290-LCONA071
Job locations: Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post will be for a fixed term of 6 months, and will be based across ICHT sites. It will comprise 6.5 direct clinical care PAs (DCCs) and 1 supporting professional activities (SPA). The DCC will comprise the delivery of 3 outpatient clinics including general neurology and HOT/SDEC clinics.
The Work of the DepartmentThe Neurology Department provides comprehensive adult neurological care for both emergency and elective work. This includes an inpatient Neurology ward (Charing Cross), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), a planned Neurological Treatment Unit (NTU), an Acute Neurology service, a wide range of sub-speciality outpatient clinics and a number of Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
This a large department with over 40 Consultant Neurologists linked to Imperial (based at Charing Cross, St. Marys or Hammersmith Hospitals), many with clinical duties at allied District General Hospitals and/or research commitments within academic departments at Imperial College.
The Neurology department is complemented by the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Neurosurgery Unit, Neuroradiology Department (with access to CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and interventional neuroradiology) and Neurophysiology Department.
Department: Over 40 Neurology Consultants
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Leadership SkillsEssential- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & TrainingEssential- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates / postgraduates and junior medical staff
AuditEssential- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievementsEssential- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Knowledge & SkillsEssential- Extensive experience in neurology.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
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UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant Stroke Physician
Soma Banerjee
soma.banerjee@nhs.net
