About this role
Job summary This is a whole time equivalent post for a Trust Doctor in Neurology. This post will be available from 4/8/26. This is for a period of 6 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]
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: via Teams
Main duties of the job The post will involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at Leeds General Infirmary at middle grade level (ST4+) and participating in a 1 in 10 on call rota covering neurology admissions and inpatients. The on call pattern involves day working and non resident night shifts supported by an onsite Medical Registrar and on call neurology consultant. The applicant is expected to rotate through fixed blocks of acute neurology, ward cover, acute neurology clinics and other sub speciality clinics. They are encouraged to attend neuroradiology and weekly regional academic meetings and present interesting cases for discussion, including monthly CPC.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to neurology research, clinical governance and quality improvement work.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Rabee Jamali Position Consultant Neurologist Email [email protected] Phone number
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.
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About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
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Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)