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Locum Consultant in Neurology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. From 01/07/2025 to 01/07/2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Neurology team at one of the UK's most rapidly developing cities. Applications are invited for a 1-year locum post based at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. This is a 10 programmed activity (10 PAs) Consultant post. The successful candidate will contribute to both General Neurology outpatient clinics and inpatient support.
The Clinical Neurosciences Department provides neurological services for Tayside and NE Fife, serving a population of over 500,000. It includes Neurology, Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology, and the Chronic Pain Service. Currently, there are 6 NHS and 4 Academic Neurologists, and 1 Neurophysiologist.
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School is a large teaching hospital for the University of Dundee, housing most medical and surgical disciplines with supporting laboratory services. The university's Neuroscience Department has an active basic Neuroscience research program. Perth Royal Infirmary and Stracathro Hospital are general hospitals within NHS Tayside, with Stracathro serving as an outpatient diagnostic and treatment center.
The unit includes 14 neurology beds, one equipped for video EEG monitoring. Outpatient clinics for new and review consultations are held at Ninewells and Perth Royal Infirmary. The new post will add to the existing team of ten neurologists (6 NHS and 4 academic) and one neurophysiologist, with three clinics per week.
Applicants should ideally be on the Specialist Register for Neurology or within 6 months of eligibility. Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience not yet on the GMC Specialist Register will also be considered. All candidates must hold MRCP or equivalent.
Specialist clinics include epilepsy and first seizures in Dundee and Perth, with additional clinics for Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, motor neuron disease, neuromodulation, and Neurogenetics in Dundee. Clinics for multiple sclerosis are held in both Dundee and Perth. Ninewells is the Scottish center for ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor, supported by clinics there. The department has dedicated specialist nurses for Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron disease, epilepsy, dystonia, and headache. Neurophysiology facilities include modern digital EEG recording rooms, EMG, polysomnography, and evoked potential rooms. Full neuroimaging facilities are available at Ninewells, with additional services at Perth and Stracathro.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This full-time (or part-time by arrangement) one-year locum post involves providing a general neurological service, including clinics and inpatient care across Tayside and Northeast Fife. Responsibilities include:
* Participating in outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations
* Managing patient care and departmental administration
* Providing sub-specialist care in collaboration with colleagues
* Supervising and training junior medical staff
* Participating in undergraduate medical education
* Working flexibly within the multidisciplinary team
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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