Overview
Role: Consultant Neurology. Our Consultants provide virtual specialist care to patients, review and triage referrals, advise GPs, arrange and follow up on investigations, and write onward referrals to hospital departments where necessary. This is a fully remote role with flexible hours; there is no minimum or maximum weekly expectation. You may choose the days and times to work (evenings, weekends, or weekdays) as long as patient cases are available. A private and secure space with reliable internet access is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide virtual specialist care to patients within your specialty.
* Review and triage referrals.
* Provide advice and guidance back to GPs, request and follow up on investigations, and write onward referrals to hospital departments where necessary.
* Recommend patients for telephone clerking assessments (by registrars and advanced nurse practitioners).
* Follow up on the results of investigations with patients, GPs and hospital departments.
* Create an appropriate and comprehensive clinical management plan including prescribing.
* Document patient information and plans of care via Medefers Secure IT platform.
* Complete patient outcome data fields to enable tracking and feedback to NHS England.
* Respond to complaints and concerns/significant events as necessary.
* Engage in appraisal and revalidation processes; Medefer will provide appraisal and designated body services to those with connections to it, if required.
Experience, Skills and Competencies
* Neurology Consultant with at least 12 months working within a substantive NHS post.
* Currently working within an NHS role.
* Must be on the Specialist Register and able to provide up-to-date documents in accordance with clinical compliance requirements.
* Must be actively participating in annual appraisals, quality reviews and audits.
* Interest in digital health, clinical informatics and new ways of working.
* Excellent time management, planning and prioritising skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Experience in conflict resolution and ability to collaborate with others confidently.
* Innovative and imaginative, able to deliver innovative solutions.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process detailed information accurately.
* To apply, please email a copy of your CV and interest to recruitment@medefer.com.
About Medefer
We work alongside the NHS to provide a virtual outpatient service and deliver better, faster care for patients. Our vision is to reframe healthcare delivery because every patient deserves the best possible care. Medefer is NHS Increasing Capacity Framework compliant and is CQC regulated. We are a ground-breaking healthcare company that is unique in what we do.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: E0020-25-0011
Job locations: Unit 1, Floor 1, 89-93 Fonthill Road, London, N4 3JH
Regulatory and Employment Information
Medefer fully complies with the Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
This job description is non-contractual. The postholder may be asked to perform additional duties as required.
Medefer contact details are provided for candidate support and are not for unsolicited marketing. PECR applies to unsolicited emails; failure to comply may result in action.
UK Registration and Disclosures
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure may be required.
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