Job summary Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Neurologist based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust (Guildford, Surrey). The Royal Surrey County Hospital is a district general hospital, with an integral cancer centre (St. Luke's Cancer Centre). It serves a population of 320,000 for emergency and general services, and 1.2 million people for cancer services. Currently, the Neurology department consists of five consultant neurologists, a consultant neurophysiologist, and associated support personnel. Main duties of the job 1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a comprehensive acute and outpatient Neurology Service. 2. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. 3. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. 4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. 5. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. 6. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision, training and management of junior medical staff. 7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff. 8. In conjunction with the Associate Operations Director/Specialty Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Business Unit. 9. In conjunction with the Operations Director/Specialty Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v5HsiGn9joTQ Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-SD-EMF17767LC Job locations Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking an ambitious individual to help to develop / lead neurological services within the general hospital and the cancer centre, and to further develop the academic partnership with the adjacent University of Surrey. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the generic neurology service, and to develop a relevant subspecialty interest. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking an ambitious individual to help to develop / lead neurological services within the general hospital and the cancer centre, and to further develop the academic partnership with the adjacent University of Surrey. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the generic neurology service, and to develop a relevant subspecialty interest. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC MRCP or FRCP or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Wide general experience in general Neurology Wide experience of General Internal Medicine including multidisciplinary team working Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC MRCP or FRCP or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Wide general experience in general Neurology Wide experience of General Internal Medicine including multidisciplinary team working 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)