Job summary
Cluster 2 comprises of 4 groups. Group 1 - Care of Elderly & Frailty and Therapies; Group 2 - Neurology, Diabetes and Endocrinology; Group 3 - Respiratory; Group 4 - Cardiology.

hysiology Department
The neurology department provides general neurological care to Kingston and the surrounding area. The mainstay of our work is out-patient clinics in general neurology, as well as specialist clinics in movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), headache and functional neurological disorders, and nurse-led clinics in MS, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. We offer day unit treatments for MS (currently Natalizumab). We also provide a ward liaison service (in-reach) for in-patients. Elective lumbar punctures are performed on the neurology day unit at St George's Hospital.

The neurophysiology service was established in 2016. We offer EMG/nerve conduction studies including single fibre EMG, SSEPs and EEG and VEPs. We have access to CT and MRI scans, with visiting neuroradiologists from St George's contributing to reporting. DaTscans are offered by the nuclear medicine department.

Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES:
Weekly commitment:

• Two movement disorders clinics. 1 PA per clinic. Clinics have patient bookings for 3.5 hours. Clinic template for general neurology is 30 minutes for a new patient and 15 minutes for a follow-up; clinic template for movement disorders can be discussed. The balance between new and follow-up patients will fluctuate over time but the neurology department aims to achieve a new to follow-up ratio of 1 to 1.5 or less.
• 0.5 PA DCC per clinic for dictation, reviewing results, unscheduled patient contact, calls to GPs, neuro-radiology meeting and other clinical administration.
• 0.25 PA DCC for in-reach ward cover - covering one Friday afternoon every four weeks.
• 1.0 SPA time which may be extended to 1.5 SPA if additional responsibilities are taken on.
• The Trust supports the requirements of CPD as recommended by the RCP and is committed to providing time and support for this. Study leave and financial support are available (currently £700 per year).
• The postholder will be expected to take part in local and appropriate national audits. The Trust runs regular audit presentations and an annual 'audit day' where audits can be submitted for awards.

About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
4.93 PA - pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 396-2908-MS
Job locations: Kingston Hospital, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston upon thames, KT5 7QB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for full job plan, responsibilities and duties in detail.

Provisional interview date is 10th November 2026 in person at Kingston Hospital.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum 6 months of Consultant level NHS experience with specialist movement disorder

Education
Essential

• Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent)

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: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kingston Hospital, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston upon thames, KT5 7QB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Neurology Clinical Lead
Marianne Novak
marianne.novak@nhs.net
02085467711

Supporting documents
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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).