About this role
Job summary We are seeking candidates with skills in diagnosing and managing various general neurology conditions and to work alongside the current neurology teams. Clinics will be delivered at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trusts.
In addition, the successful candidates will be part of the neurology on call at the Leeds General Infirmary for weekends and evenings.
The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity for 5 new substantive posts has arisen within the Neurology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Calderdale & Huddersfield Foundation Trust. These are West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trust posts and will provide the post holder with experience and exposure of working in a large Tertiary referral centre, as well as gaining specialist knowledge in a District General Hospital. West Yorkshire is moving to a Hub and Spoke model of care delivery so these posts will be an excellent stepping stone into this new way of providing care for patients in the region.
We require 5 Consultant Neurologists who will work with the existing teams to deliver a general neurology service in both Trusts.
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
Applicants should have established skills in neurology and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
“Models for delivering high quality equitable neurology care across West Yorkshire”
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact:
Dr Jeremy Cosgrove Lead Clinician (LTHT) 0113 3923258
Dr Sunil Sonwalkar Clinical Director (CHFT) 01422 357171
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 10 November 2026
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….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
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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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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)