About this role
Job summary
Speciality Doctor - Neurology | Basildon Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Speciality Doctor to join the dynamic Neurology team at Basildon Hospital. This role offers a diverse and rewarding clinical experience, combining general neurology outpatient clinics with inpatient ward referrals.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of consultant neurologists and specialist nurses, contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care while further developing your clinical skills across a broad range of neurological conditions.
This post is ideally suited to doctors with prior neurology experience who are keen to expand their expertise and progress their careers. The role provides an excellent platform for professional development, with opportunities to advance towards Specialist Grade or Consultant positions.
If you are enthusiastic, committed to continuous learning, and eager to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Review and triage neurology inpatient and outpatient referrals, providing timely assessments and management plans Liaise closely with acute medicine, stroke, ED, and other specialties to support coordinated patient care Deliver inpatient and outpatient general neurology care, including supervised clinics and follow-up continuity Support safe discharge planning, follow-up arrangements, and accurate clinical documentation Collaborate with consultants, specialist nurses, and MDTs, contributing to clinical discussions and service development Participate in teaching, audit, quality improvement, governance activities, and departmental meetings Maintain professional development (CPD, appraisal, revalidation) and develop subspecialty interests while adhering to Trust standards
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
Desirable
MRCP or equivalent
Experience Essential
Minimum 4 years post graduate experience, including at least 2 years in neurology, acute medicine, or related specialties Ability to assess and manage a broad range of neurological conditions Understanding of NHS structures and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
Experience supervising junior doctors or students Experience in a neurology subspecialty
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)