Consultant Neurologist

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview We are looking to recruit to a Part-Time Consultant Neurologist to work within the directorate of Neurosciences at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The post will deliver a combination of acute neurology and stroke inpatient cover on the wards and outpatient clinics and enables the successful candidate the opportunity for this to be provided flexibly with on site and remote sessions. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Main duties of the job Appointments are made to the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the person appointed is required to be sufficiently flexible to undertake their main clinical duties at any of the sites within the region and/or to change their base hospital. The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be expected to actively participate in the management of acute neurological admissions and in-patients including the management of acute stroke referrals and in-patients as part of routine weekday and all out of hours periods. The person appointed will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence. They will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department. Working for our organisation Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria • Registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. • Name on the specialist register for Neurology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. • MRCP or Equivalent Desirable criteria • Higher Degree • Further qualifications in research methods, teaching and/or management • Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships Personal attributes Essential criteria • Good oral and written communication skills • Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) • Good time management skills • Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do • The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013). Management and Administration Essential criteria • Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management • Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups. • Ability to lead a team and understanding of leadership skills • Able to prioritise & organise work efficiently Continuous Professional Development Essential criteria • Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months • Experience of appraisal or equivalent overseas arrangements • Commitment to life-long learning • Ability to organise own learning and time Desirable criteria • Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio • Membership of appropriate specialist societies Teaching and training Essential criteria • Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels • Experience of teaching/training other clinical professionals. Research Essential criteria • Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate Desirable criteria • Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Clinical experience Essential criteria • Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Neurology • Has developed (or is willing to develop) a complementary area of sub-specialist interest in Neurology. • Understanding of evidence-based medical practice. • Skills and competence in the management of patients with neurological conditions. Clinical governance and audit Essential criteria • Experience in performing clinical audit Desirable criteria • Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Location: Sheffield, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025