Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Neurology to join our team of friendly and supportive neurology department.
The Neuroscience department was built over ten years ago to provide a self-contained department at York Hospital to include Neurology, Neurophysiology and multi-disciplinary Neuroscience services for York and the surrounding area of North Yorkshire.
The department provides office space and all outpatient facilities for Neurology, Specialist Nurses, multi-disciplinary and Neurophysiology clinics. The facilities include a physiotherapy gym, occupational therapy workshop, examination rooms, Consultant offices, secretarial offices, research rooms and a seminar room. The multi-disciplinary team of specialist Neuro-physiotherapists, Neuro-occupational therapists, Speech and language therapists and Specialist Nurses are all housed in the department. One section of the department is dedicated to Clinical Neurophysiology outpatient and investigatory facilities. In addition, a team of Neuro-psychologists provide psychology services from the department. We share the services of a dietician. There is a dedicated social worker based in the department.
We would encourage applications from individuals with skills to complement our existing team.
The job will involve providing outpatients and elective neurology work based at York hospital.
Job Responsibilities
This post is a substantive permanent post based at York Hospital.
You will provide a general neurology service, comprising acute and elective outpatient and inpatient work.
Inpatient work is provide in normal working hours and will be shared with the entire consultant team, the neurology team also provide inpatient support to Scarborough hospital twice a week which is done in person.
An indicative 10 PA job plan will include 3-4 outpatients clinics per week (4 PAs), with approximately 2 PAs for SPA, 2 PAs for administration with the remainder for MDT, regional meetings, supervision and travel.
please see the below job plan example., which is subject to change and discussion with the appointable candidate.
normal clinical week Monday Clinic Admin
Tuesday Region meeting SPA
Wednesday MDT meetings Clinic
Thursday Admin Clinic
Friday Clinic Admin/SPA inpatient consultant of the week Monday Inpatient work Inpatient work
Tuesday Inpatient work Inpatient work
Wednesday Inpatient work Inpatient work
Thursday Inpatient work Inpatient work
Friday Inpatient work Inpatient work inpatient consultant of the week Scarborough
Monday York ward referrals York ward referrals
Tuesday SGH inpatient work SGH inpatient work
Wednesday York ward referrals York ward referrals
Thursday SGH inpatient work SGH inpatient work
Friday York ward referrals York ward referrals triage week Monday Referral Triage Admin
Tuesday Region meeting SPA
Wednesday MDT meetings Clinic
Thursday Admin Referral Triage
Friday Clinic Admin/SPA
The Trust provides acute hospital services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale an area covering 3,400 square miles. We manage ten hospital sites, 1,127 beds (including day cases) and have a workforce of over 8,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Our main sites are in York and Scarborough.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted: 18 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 419-7649531-C-CSCS-Y
Job locations: York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO41 8HE
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
* Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
* An appropriate higher qualification
* Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
* Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
* Currently on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register, or due to obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of interview
Desirable
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Substantive NHS experience
Clinical practice/ competence
* Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Mentoring and Teaching
* Supervision of postgraduate trainees
* Ability to critically review research
* Commitment to continuing professional development
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems.
* Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
Leadership
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
* Ability to organise and manage the department targets
* Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
* Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
* Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Team Work
* Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
* Communicates with and relates to others effectively
* Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
* Seeks new and better ways to do things
Communication
* An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
Self awareness
* Can be reflective rather than reactive
* Can seek appropriate information and support
Ability to work under pressure
* Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
* Is positive and well-motivated
* Takes responsibility for delivering results
Work ethic
* Adheres to high ethical standards
* Personal Time Management skills
* Contributes to improving patient's experience
* Involves patients in decisions about their care
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
Patient experience
* Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
* Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
* 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO41 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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