About this role
Job summary Locum Consultant in the department of Neurophysiology
This is a 7. 25 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neurophysiologist. This post will be available from August 2026 for a period of 6 months.
This post will deliver a variety of Neurophysiology sessions, and there may be opportunities to tailor activity to sub-speciality interest, dependent on service need.
The post will be based on the Neurophysiology unit (x31) at Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Neurophysiology and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in Neurophysiology. 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 Taimour Alam, Lead Clinician
Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for a 7.25 PA locum appointment for a consultant in Neurophysiology to join the dynamic and friendly Neurophysiology department at Leeds General Infirmary.
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: Dr Taimour Alam Position Lead Clinician, Neurophysiology Email: [email protected]
Why you should join our Team The clinical neurophysiology department has been expanding over the last 4 years both in terms of medical staff and physiologists. Multiple new services have been launched. Plans are in place for further expansion of both services and staff in the future.
What you will bring to the role The successful candidate will join a friendly and pro-active department, looking to assist and at times, lead in clinical service provision, teaching and training, service development and audit. Experience in advanced techniques in clinical neurophysiology is desirable.
The successful applicant should possess M/FRCP (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.
Applicants should have established skills in clinical neurophysiology. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
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)