Job summary
We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our provision.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds and on-call.
We are expanding a department that prides itself in providing excellent clinical care for our patient population. Plymouth is a national GIRFT exemplar site for acute neurology services. We care for more patients with acute neurological conditions than anywhere else nationally and are one of only 5 centres in the UK where neurologists also care for stroke patients from presentation at the hospital. We are looking for a colleague who is eager to join our enthusiastic clinical team.
The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in the development and medical management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting and journal club.
Pending RCP Approval
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to a recruit an additional Consultant Neurologist to join the existing consultants at University Hospitals Plymouth in order to expand our provision.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds and on-call.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
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, Flexible working
Reference number
216-G1-NEU7616858
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description.
They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description.
They will also be expected to play an active role in the development and management of our department; to participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals and to contribute to our regular hospital grand round and regional academic meeting, audit meeting, Clinical Governance meeting, and journal club.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
* MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a)Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
* Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience.
Desirable
* Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.
Research and Clinical audit
Essential
* Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit
Desirable
* Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
* Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors
Desirable
* Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching
Management
Essential
* Participated in some sort of management process (ie service or research)
Desirable
* Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
Practical Requirements
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.
Desirable
* To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
* A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
* Good presentation skills - prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and special training
Essential
* MRCP (UK) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a)Certificate of Completion of training (CCT). Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
* Higher degree or within 12 months of submission Postgraduate prizes and awards.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
* Demonstrate evidence of ample acute neurology experience.
Desirable
* Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.
Research and Clinical audit
Essential
* Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit
Desirable
* Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings. Relevant audit projects. Published as first author in peer reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
* Able to demonstrate experience in having taught junior doctors
Desirable
* Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching
Management
Essential
* Participated in some sort of management process (ie service or research)
Desirable
* Evidence of interest and ability in management. Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
Practical Requirements
Essential
* Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.
Desirable
* To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
* A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
* Good presentation skills - prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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