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Job summary

Main area
Neurology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
265-8145955-MED
Employer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Town
Northampton
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Locum Consultant in Neurology

Consultant

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our well-established and supportive NHS neurology service. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality neurological care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, while contributing to education, service development, and innovation.

The post holder will deliver a balanced programme of outpatient neurology clinics, inpatient ward referrals, and MDT working, managing both urgent and routine neurological presentations. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary and radiology meetings to support safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

You will contribute to the supervision, teaching, and development of trainees and junior medical staff, alongside involvement in audit, governance, and administrative activities that underpin high-quality clinical practice. Dedicated Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time is included, with opportunities to engage in research, quality improvement, and service development in collaboration with the Trust’s Research and Development team.

Main duties of the job

  • Main duties of the job

  • Conducting urgent and routine neurology clinics, ward referrals, and radiology meetings.

  • Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, trainee supervision, and teaching.

  • Undertaking administrative duties to support clinical practice.

  • Participating in academic, study, and supporting professional activities (SPA), with opportunities for research and service development in collaboration with the local Research and Development team.

  • Engaging in educational supervision, appraisal, management, and leadership roles where appropriate.

     

    The post holder will deliver high-quality care through a balanced programme of outpatient clinics, ward referrals, multidisciplinary team (MDT) work, and supporting professional activities. The role includes:

     

Working for our organisation

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.

Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage.

UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive  working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details about this role, please refer to attached job description and personal specification. 

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name
Dr Paul Tomlinson
Job title
Clinical Lead for Neurology
Email address
[email protected]

Sibel Bryant - General Manager, Medicine Division

[email protected]

Person specification

N/A

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
  • Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

N/A

Essential criteria
  • High level Organisational Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations

N/A

Essential criteria
  • Relevant specialty degree qualification
  • Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • MD, PhD or other higher degree
  • Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
  • Completion of Specialty Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Paul Tomlinson
Job title
Neurology Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Sibel Bryant

General Manager Medicine Divsion

[email protected]

 

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