The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Neurologist
Closing date: 21 August 2026

Job summary
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit more than one exceptional Consultant Neurologists to join the UK's only dedicated neuroscience trust, rated "Outstanding" by the CQC and recognised nationally for innovation in neurology, neuro-trauma and rehabilitation. These posts are ideal for a new or established Consultant who wants to combine a broad general neurology practice with a developed or developing sub-specialty interest in movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular, multiple sclerosis / neuroimmunology within a highly supportive, research-active environment. Candidates with other sub-speciality interests are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job
Neurology services at The Walton Centre serves a diverse population across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with referrals also received from across the UK and internationally.

• Providing general neurology outpatient clinics at the Walton Centre and at one or more satellite hospitals or community clinics.
• Developing and leading sub-specialty clinics aligned to the appointee's expertise and Trust priorities, particularly in movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular, multiple sclerosis/ neuroimmunology or another agreed area.
• Contributing to the inpatient neurology service, including ward rounds, ward consultations and acute referrals, and participating in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1 in 20 weeks) supported by F2/CMT doctors and neurology SpRs.
• Participating in medical audit, clinical governance, service development and quality improvement, and maintaining full engagement with annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Taking an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including bedside, outpatient and seminar-based teaching, and supporting the training and supervision of junior medical staff.

About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 160-8192802
Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• Current GMC registration
• Specialty certificate exams in Neurology or equivalent

Qualifications - Desirable

• MD or PhD research qualification, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Essential

• On specialist register or due to be registered within 6 months of date of application (neurology)
• Appropriate previous neurological experience
• Good communication skills
• Full current driving licence/ability to travel when on call

Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Desirable

• Specialist neurological clinical interest and expertise
• Appropriate number and quality of research publications

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: The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director for Neurology
Dr Jay Panicker
jay.panicker@nhs.net
01515563516

Supporting documents
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