About this role
Job summary
Are you a skilled and passionate Neurologist looking for an exciting new opportunity? The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, is seeking dedicated consultants to join our dynamic Neurology team.
At the Princess Alexandra Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care for our patients, supported by a team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art facilities.
Our hospital, located in the vibrant and historic town of Harlow, offers an excellent environment for both personal and professional growth.
We are looking for individuals who are not only experts in their field but are also committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is eager to contribute to our mission of improving the health and well-being of our community.
Joining our team means becoming part of a hospital with a strong sense of community, excellent transport links to London, and the beautiful countryside of Essex at your doorstep.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on Neurological care, we invite you to apply for the Consultant Neurologist position at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Together, we can achieve great things.
Main duties of the job
Neurology services are based at The Princess Alexandra Hospital with outpatient clinics running onsite as well as at two community hospitals Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop Stortford, and St Margarets Hospital in Epping.
The post holder will be expected to deliver outpatient services across all three sites, and support inpatient referrals at Princess Alexandra Hospital where indicated.
Links with a number of tertiary hospitals have been established and joint appointments are established with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrookes Hospital) and Barts Health NHS Trust.This creates excellent links for sharing experience and knowledge and developing our consultant body.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate the ability to deliver professional, high quality and efficient neurology care in both inpatient and outpatient services. He/she will work with their colleague consultants to agreed levels of activity and throughput, working together with their Service Lead and Associate Medical Director.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own specialist interest and, depending on their expertise, to potentially deliver and develop this in conjunction with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, or the Royal London Hospital.
The post-holder will be expected to provide a maximum of 10 programmed activities as set out in the provisional timetable below. The job plan will include clinics across hospitals within the Princess Alexandra Hospitals NHS Trust which include the Princess Alexandra Hospital (Harlow), Herts and Essex (Bishop Stortford) Hospital and St Margaret’s Hospital (SMH). The post holder will also be expected to provide a consulting/review service for inpatients admitted under the Princess Alexandra Hospital DGH consultants.
The post holder will also have links to the tertiary Regional Neurosciences centre (post will be aligned with either Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge) or the Royal London Hospital (Barts)), and access to multidisciplinary teams and assets such as Neuroradiology/ Neurophysiology. Part of CME/SPA is scheduled to be supported at the tertiary centre to allow attendance at consultant meetings, post graduate seminars etc.
Scope and range
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Neurology Services at PAHT, whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will contribute to junior doctor training, participate in research, audit programmes, and take an active interest in the management of the specialty.
Roles and responsibilities
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and general Neurology service. The post will serve to provide consultant advice and treatment to a variety of patients presenting with general Neurological problems (both inpatient and outpatient). To maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with neurological disease. To share responsibility with all Consultant colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients. Provide clinical services in line with the Trust’s clinical governance arrangements, which are designed to ensure agreed qualities and standards are achieved, and in conjunction with colleagues, contribute to clinical governance activities (including audit and quarterly governance meetings). To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working with the specialties working closely and regularly with Neurology. To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other health care agencies. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care. To develop services in your specialist area to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust guidance. The nature of the service will necessitate close liaison with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to provide clinical input in the business planning process and assistance with the service development on a regular basis. To actively contribute to the Neurology service and lead improvement work, in line with agreed policies or directives within the Trust. To participate fully in the management of the department and to liaise closely with the Operational Management team, Specialty Doctors, Clinical Director and Neurology Consultant Colleagues. Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students attending the neurology department. To encourage and foster the audit process at clinical, managerial, and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine. Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) including involvement in the regular clinical meetings and post graduate activities available. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.
It is the responsibility of the postholder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality and performance initiatives within the area of work.
AAC Panel to take place on 11/11/2026.
Full time and Part time roles considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with License to Practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) or European Community Rights. Date to be within 6 months of interview MRCP or qualification of an equivalent level Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination if specialty training started from Aug 2007, or overseas equivalent
Desirable
Postgraduate degree (MD, PhD) or involvement in clinical research Undergraduate or postgraduate teaching experience/ teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a broad range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Neurology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. Ability and commitment to teaching clinical skills at all levels Proven ability to build multidisciplinary teams and maintain effective teams Experience of designing and implementing audits
Desirable
A special area of interest within neurology with the appropriate knowledge base and wide experience (complimentary to the department) Ability to effectively manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
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 The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)