Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant post in Neurology, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The newly appointed consultant will provide general neurology services including: outpatient clinics; ward rounds; consultations on other wards and the associate administrative duties. This may include the provision of satellite clinics.

Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant(s) will:

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology.
• Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Provide professional supervision and management of resident grade medical staff.
• Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
• Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
• Active involvement in audit.
• Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
• Continuing professional development.
• Any other duties which may be required.

About us
The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 328-NEU-MED-836491

Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential

• Substantive experience of neurological management in OP and IP settings.
• Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience
• Other teaching skills/experience
• Experience in counselling
• Experience in team working outside of work

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
• Management training

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of clinical audit
• Good leadership skills
• Good organisational and management skills

Desirable

• Evidence of research or innovative service developments
• Success in obtaining funding for research
• IT skills

Personal attributes
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agencies
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Caring attitude to patients
• Commitment to good team working and relationships
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Resident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital. Exceptions to this ruling can be negotiated with the Trust Medical Director.
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
• Consultant must recognise that private practice/other work must not be undertaken during timetabled NHS PAs

Desirable

• Should be able to travel between sites to meet the requirements of the post

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: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for Neurology, Nikolas Hitiris, nikolas.hitiris@nhs.net, 01642835703

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