Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Consultant Neurologist to join our friendly and innovative Neurology team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Based at our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and grow a high‑quality, integrated neurology service within a single‑site acute care model. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team with a strong teaching, research, and sub‑specialist focus. We welcome applicants with a general neurology background and a complementary subspecialty interest, particularly in epilepsy, headache, or MS.
The successful candidate will provide high‑quality outpatient and inpatient neurological care at MMUH and contribute to the delivery and development of general and specialist neurology services. You will work closely with fellow consultants, nurse specialists, neurophysiology and stroke teams, and regional colleagues at the Queen Elizabeth Neurosciences Centre.
All consultants participate in a weekly neuroscience MDT meeting as part of our collaborative working with regional partners. The postholder may be required to work across any of the Trust’s sites to support service delivery as models of care evolve.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Collaborate in the strategic development and maintenance of neurology services in line with Trust objectives and the wider system vision.
* Provide routine and emergency neurology services, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, including participation in the neurology/stroke on‑call rota and mutual cover for annual, study and professional leave.
* Offer specialist consultation and advisory support to medical colleagues across other specialties within the Trust.
* Develop and lead a sub‑specialty interest that aligns with departmental needs and complements the current service portfolio.
* Contribute to service development, introducing new techniques or pathways to meet identified clinical needs within available resources.
* Supervise and support junior medical staff, participating in their appraisal and professional development alongside consultant colleagues.
* Support teaching and training for medical students, junior doctors, specialist nurses, general practitioners and allied health professionals.
* Provide education and assessment for specialist registrars, including those on rotation from regional deanery programmes.
* Engage in cross‑specialty working, contributing to MDTs, clinical meetings and the broader postgraduate education programme within the Trust.
* Maintain strong links with local GPs, supporting integrated care and effective communication across the interface between primary and secondary care.
* Participate in and lead research activity aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Group and Trust, within available resources.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of neurology services, including developing treatment guidelines and promoting greater awareness and understanding of neurological conditions in primary care.
* Commit to the principles of clinical governance, including participating in departmental and Trust‑wide clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to incident reporting and learning systems, attending the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme, and leading or participating in the development of clinical policies and pathways.
* Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in line with Royal College requirements, supported by study leave, funding and access to education events.
Sub‑specialty Interests
We are particularly interested in appointing a consultant with a sub‑specialty interest that complements our existing service. Interests in movement disorders, MS or epilepsy are desirable, but we welcome candidates with expertise in any area that will support future service development.
Additional Information
Outpatient and administrative work will primarily be based at Sandwell Health Campus and the Birmingham Treatment Centre (BTC), with inpatient responsibilities at the newly opened MMUH.
This post is based across Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and may require working across any of the Trust's sites to support service delivery as models of care evolve.
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