Job summary We have an exiting opportunity for a Locum Consultant Neurologist (up to 2 years). Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Neurologist to join our team of 9 consultants. This is an exiting time to join our growing department. We welcome applications for consultants wanting to develop a subspecialist service which is tailored to your expertise. For example our team lead on Epilepsy, MS, Parkinsons, Headache & Migraine, Stroke to name a few. For an informal discussion please contract Dr Tom Heafield (01905 733730) Main duties of the job As a Locum Consultant Neurologist, you will: Deliver high-quality general neurology services across Worcestershire Develop and lead a subspecialty service in your area of expertise Provide outpatient care across multiple hospital sites including Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Kidderminster Hospital Take part in inpatient neurology care at Worcester Royal Hospital, including ward referrals Work closely with a diverse MDT to deliver seamless patient care Engage in teaching and research Participate in the duty neurologist rota, including a 1 in 8 weekend rota. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year On-call availability supplement Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-25-0421 Job locations Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality care at Worcester Royal Hospital and cross county cover. Please see attached a list of responsibilities and a detailed job description. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality care at Worcester Royal Hospital and cross county cover. Please see attached a list of responsibilities and a detailed job description. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent eg MRCP Experienced in Neurology care Desirable Higher degree Entry on Specialist Register in Neurology or Acute Medicine & Stroke or General Medicine and Elderly Care Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute/General Medicine/Neurology Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in Neurology and stroke care across acute, inpatient & community rehabilitation Desirable Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in either Neurology or Stroke Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities Ability to manage and lead the stroke firm and multi-disciplinary team Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Willingness to support stroke research. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels Person Specification Other Requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent eg MRCP Experienced in Neurology care Desirable Higher degree Entry on Specialist Register in Neurology or Acute Medicine & Stroke or General Medicine and Elderly Care Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute/General Medicine/Neurology Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in Neurology and stroke care across acute, inpatient & community rehabilitation Desirable Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in either Neurology or Stroke Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities Ability to manage and lead the stroke firm and multi-disciplinary team Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Willingness to support stroke research. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels 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). Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings Way Worcester WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, WR5 1DD Worcester, United Kingdom