Consultant Neurologist: Sponsorship Available

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit more than one exceptional Consultant Neurologists to join the UK’s only dedicated neuroscience trust, rated “Outstanding” by the CQC and recognised nationally for innovation in neurology, neuro-trauma and rehabilitation. These posts are ideal for a new or established Consultant who wants to combine a broad general neurology practice with a developed or developing sub-specialty interest in movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular, multiple sclerosis / neuroimmunology within a highly supportive, research-active environment. Candidates with other sub-speciality interests are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

Neurology services at The Walton Centre serves a diverse population across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Greater Manchester and Lancashire, with referrals also received from across the UK and internationally.

Providing general neurology outpatient clinics at the Walton Centre and at one or more satellite hospitals or community clinics.

Developing and leading sub-specialty clinics aligned to the appointee’s expertise and Trust priorities, particularly in movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular, multiple sclerosis/ neuroimmunology or another agreed area.

Contributing to the inpatient neurology service, including ward rounds, ward consultations and acute referrals, and participating in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1 in 20 weeks) supported by F2/CMT doctors and neurology SpRs.

Participating in medical audit, clinical governance, service development and quality improvement, and maintaining full engagement with annual appraisal and revalidation requirements.

Taking an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including bedside, outpatient and seminar-based teaching, and supporting the training and supervision of junior medical staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Current GMC registration
  • Specialty certificate exams in Neurology or equivalent

Desirable

  • MD or PhD research qualification, or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • On specialist register or due to be registered within 6 months of date of application (neurology)
  • Appropriate previous neurological experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Full current driving licence/ability to travel when on call

Desirable

  • Specialist neurological clinical interest and expertise
  • Appropriate number and quality of research publications

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).

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

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