Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Speciality Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 390-MR-BA-DoM-9469
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Speciality Doctor - Neurology
Speciality Doctor
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Speciality Doctor – Neurology | Basildon Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Speciality Doctor to join the dynamic Neurology team at Basildon Hospital. This role offers a diverse and rewarding clinical experience, combining general neurology outpatient clinics with inpatient ward referrals.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultant neurologists and specialist nurses, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care while further developing your clinical skills across a broad range of neurological conditions.
This post is ideally suited to doctors with prior neurology experience who are keen to expand their expertise and progress their careers. The role provides an excellent platform for professional development, with opportunities to advance towards Specialist Grade or Consultant positions.
If you are enthusiastic, committed to continuous learning, and eager to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Review and triage neurology inpatient and outpatient referrals, providing timely assessments and management plans
- Liaise closely with acute medicine, stroke, ED, and other specialties to support coordinated patient care
- Deliver inpatient and outpatient general neurology care, including supervised clinics and follow‑up continuity
- Support safe discharge planning, follow‑up arrangements, and accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with consultants, specialist nurses, and MDTs, contributing to clinical discussions and service development
- Participate in teaching, audit, quality improvement, governance activities, and departmental meetings
- Maintain professional development (CPD, appraisal, revalidation) and develop subspecialty interests while adhering to Trust standards
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable criteria
- MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 4 years post graduate experience, including at least 2 years in neurology, acute medicine, or related specialties
- Ability to assess and manage a broad range of neurological conditions
- Understanding of NHS structures and multidisciplinary working
Desirable criteria
- Experience supervising junior doctors or students
- Experience in a neurology subspecialty
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Spears
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
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