Consultant Neurologist

Job summary AAC Interview Date: TBC We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant in Neurology to join our department, anticipated to commence as soon as possible. We are a dynamic and forward thinking team who hold excellent and safe patient care as its core aim, delivered holistically by an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. We are looking to appoint a colleague into this existing post to further the team and Trust ambitions. Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post. Main duties of the job This 10 PA post will be across Epsom and St Helier sites, but will be predominantly based at St Helier Hospital. The appointee will work as part of a neurology consultant team that provides an out-patient neurology service and a daily out-reach service to patients admitted to the hospital and will support the further development of the Neurology service. The successful candidate will foster and develop common Neurology policies Trust-wide in conjunction with the physicians at Epsom and St. Helier Hospitals and in addition will work closely with other acute general and specialist physicians of the Trust. The appointee will take a role in developing new services in line with the Trust policy. They will work with the rest of clinical and managerial team to deliver quality improvements in the Neurology department and in the community. The appointee is expected to participate in regular Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance activities within the Neurology department and the Trust. Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post. About us St 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. Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year PA excl LW Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-CON-293 Job locations St Helier Hospital Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM51AA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the detailed proposed job description for more information about the Department and the post. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent Accreditation for neurology UK and relevant level NHS experience Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Neurology and general internal medicine Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Interest in multi-disciplinary work Management & Administrative Experience Essential Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Understanding of appropriate clinical governance Ability to contribute to change management Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Service Development experience Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research Understanding of GCP principles Desirable Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors, lay colleagues Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent Accreditation for neurology UK and relevant level NHS experience Desirable MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Clinical Experience Essential High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Neurology and general internal medicine Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty Interest in multi-disciplinary work Management & Administrative Experience Essential Audit/Research Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Understanding of appropriate clinical governance Ability to contribute to change management Desirable Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development Service Development experience Teaching Experience Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research Understanding of GCP principles Desirable Experience of teaching and supervising junior doctors, lay colleagues Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research Desirable Publications in peer reviewed journals Language Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites 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). Additional information 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).