Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a clinically qualified individual to join the growing and dynamic Neurology Department at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is a locum consultant position in General Neurology, with participation in the acute stroke on-call rota.
St George's provides a large-scale secondary and tertiary neurology and stroke service to South-West London and Surrey, delivering comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and acute pathways. The department manages a broad spectrum of neurological conditions and works closely with the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), acute medicine, neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation, and critical care services.
The post holder will contribute to general neurology outpatient clinics at our St Georges Site and provide in-reach neurology support to ward-based patients across the hospital, including the Clinical Neurosciences wards. They will participate in the stroke on-call rota, supporting acute stroke assessment, triage, and decision-making, and will be involved in managing and prioritising neurology referrals. The role also includes participation in clinical audit, quality improvement, and other aspects of clinical governance, as well as supporting ongoing service development.
Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for a clinically qualified individual to join the growing and dynamic Neurology Department at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is a locum consultant position in General Neurology, with participation in the acute stroke on-call rota
St George's provides a large-scale secondary and tertiary neurology and stroke service to South-West London and Surrey, delivering comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and acute pathways. The department manages a broad spectrum of neurological conditions and works closely with the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), acute medicine, neurosurgery, neuro-rehabilitation, and critical care services.
The post holder will contribute to general neurology outpatient clinics at our St Georges Site and provide in-reach neurology support to ward-based patients across the hospital, including the Clinical Neurosciences wards. They will participate in the stroke on-call rota, supporting acute stroke assessment, triage, and decision-making, and will be involved in managing and prioritising neurology referrals. The role also includes participation in clinical audit, quality improvement, and other aspects of clinical governance, as well as supporting ongoing service development.
About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.Job responsibilitiesPlease review the attached Job Description for full details of the main responsibilities as well as further information regarding the position.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MB BChir or equivalent
- MRCP(or equivalent)
- CCT or equivalent (CESR / European Community Rights), or within 6 months of CCT in neurology
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee
Desirable- PhD/MD in Neurology or related discipline
- A post-graduate qualification in neurometabolism
- Evidence of training / courses attended in neurometabolism / inherited metabolic disease
ExperienceEssential- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
- Experience in managing the neurological complications of Wilson Disease
- Publications in scientific journals or presentations
- Experience in supervising junior medical staff and coordinating clinical activities
Desirable- Publications in Movement Disorders field
- Clear experience in using NHSE data sets for quality improvement.
- Publications in the neurometabolism field
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Committed to monitoring and improving clinical quality
- To build a clinical practice which is evidence based
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit programme
Desirable- Evidence of management skills
- Evidence of managing a junior team
TeachingEssential- Must be an enthusiastic teacher
- Interested in teaching both undergraduates & postgraduates
Knowledge/SkillsEssential- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good computer literacy
- High level of organisational skills
Desirable- Evidence of range of teaching skills (by training of experience)
Personal AttributesEssential- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivating
- Ability to work as part of a team and excellent collaborative skills
- Ability to work as a member of Page 12 of 14 a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Genuine interest in clinical research
- Evidence of organisation and motivation
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Supportive and tolerant
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
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).
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).Employer detailsEmployer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges Hospital/Croydon Hospital, Cross site, Wandsworth, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Care Group Lead for Neurology, Sam Shribman, samuel.shribman@stgeorges.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted 17 August 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant
Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro Rata
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 200-MC-712824-8088795-CA2
Job locations St Georges Hospital/Croydon Hospital, Cross site, Wandsworth, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
