Trust Doctor - NeurologyNHS

Job summary

We are inviting applications to fill our vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Neurology. This post is fixed term for 12 month. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. Achievement of MRCP (UK) is essential, and candidates should have 1 year minimum of NHS experience.

Main duties of the job

This is a whole time equivalent post for a Trust Doctor in Neurology. This post will be available from September 2026. This is for a period of 12 months. This post will deliver 40 hours supporting the Neurology team. The post-holder will provide support to the Neurology department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the on call rota. The post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary Applicants should have established skills in general neurology and stroke. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Rabee Jamali Job Title: Consultant in Neurology Email: [email protected]

Job description

For questions about this job, contact: Name: Dr Rabee Jamali Position: Consultant Neurologist Email: [email protected]

Why you should join our Team The Neurosciences CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support for the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Stroke and Neurophysiology.

Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager. Dr Jonathan Bilmen is the Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Jeremy Cosgrove is the clinical lead for Neurology.

What you will bring to the role The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able to manage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. You should also have experience working at registrar level.

The successful candidate will be part of 10 middle grade rota covering ward duties and on call and will be expected to do both general and sub speciality outpatient clinics.

Although this is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities for learning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. There are also plenty of opportunities to take part in our ongoing quality improvement projects and research.

The post provide an excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.