Consultant in Neurology

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are looking to recruit to a whole-time Consultant Neurologist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with outpatient clinics at Sheffield and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation 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 jobAppointments 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 responsible for the provision of adult neurological services to Barnsley and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the routine outpatient general neurological workload, provide a ward liaison service at Barnsley Hospital, as well as general and sub-specialty clinics in Sheffield at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Northern General Hospital.

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.

About usLocated 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.

Job responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationQualifications

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

Higher Degree

Further qualifications in research methods, teaching and/or management

Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships

Personal attributes

Good oral and written communication skills

Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)

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\''s good medical practice (2013).

Prepared to work flexibly as required

Effective team member who is able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment

Able to withstand demands of the post and to take sound clinical decisions at all times

Management and Administration

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 and organise work efficiently

Awareness of current issues in NHS

Experience of leadership and change management e.g. introduction of a service development, new system of working.

Continuous Professional Development

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

Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Membership of appropriate specialist societies

Teaching and training

Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Research

Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Clinical experience

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

Experience in performing clinical audit

Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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