Job overview

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit 3 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, 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 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, 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.

Working for our organisation

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.