NHS Lothian Consultant Neurologist WSI Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroinflammation Permanent NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Consultant only if applicable : Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. This is a new full-time consultant neurologist position, which will have a substantial commitment to the Neuroinflammatory Service in NHS Lothian. In addition to providing clinical sessions in the Neuroinflammatory Service, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will develop a leadership role within the neuroinflammatory services in NHS Lothian, including the development of local protocols and pathways for safe and cost-effective use of disease modifying therapies, and engage with regional neuroinflammatory services (including through the regional Neuroinflammatory MDT). Within the general neurology component of the role the post holder will contribute to general neurology services through outpatient clinics, ward referrals and management, and on-call duties. It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to the ‘on-call’ neurology service (currently a 1:9 rota). More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below. For an informal discussion please contact: Informal enquiries and visits are welcome and should initially be made to: Dr Chris Derry, Consultant Neurologist, Department of Clinical Neurosciences on 0131 312 0709 or at chris.derrynhs.scot, or Prof David Hunt at david.huntnhs.scot. If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply. We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early Interview Date: 31 st January 2025