Job summary
Our Medicine Division at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
This role supports collaborative, cross-organisational work to deliver high-quality care and drive service development across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Main duties
This post is offered as 5 PAs.
To undertake up to four general neurology outpatient clinics per week, plus one two-hour "virtual" triage clinic where all referrals are triaged. Clinics will predominantly take place at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with flexibility to deliver clinics at Peterborough City Hospital, Stamford Hospital, or Doddington Hospital as required.
While the focus is on general neurology, a sub-specialty interest is encouraged; current consultants offer sub-specialty clinics at NWAFT and Cambridge.
Although the focus is outpatient care, the postholder will contribute to inpatient reviews at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with potential for a cross-site consultant of the week pattern in the future.
To participate in departmental meetings, presentations, clinical audit and Trust Clinical Governance activities.
You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or possess equivalent experience). We will provide suitable office accommodation, secretarial support and IT access.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, BAME communities, and those from our local area.
We offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Details
Date posted: 20 February 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 176-M-SY-7546994
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital; Peterborough; PE3 6GZ
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description attachment for more information. You will support the delivery of Neurology services to the populations of Greater Peterborough and Southwest Lincolnshire in partnership with the current team of consultants.
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS) with MRCP or equivalent
* Within 6 months of CCT in Neurology/General or Acute Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine or Registration on the GMC specialist register in Neurology, Acute/General Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
Desirable
* Higher medical degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Neurology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in Neurology
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care
* Experience of audit management
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Ability to advise and run a smooth Neurology outpatient and inpatient service
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and treatment
* Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
* Experience of supervising FY and CMT Trainees, Specialist Registrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Nurse Specialists
Desirable
* Experience of supervised training in SpR-equivalent programme
* Experience of research relevant to Neurology
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Clinical Governance and Audit requirements
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
* Good attendance record
* Enhanced DBS Check
Key Skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to provide leadership where appropriate
* Good interpersonal skills
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 6GZ
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