Locum Consultant Neurologist - East Scotland
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £125 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD2 1SG |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Neurology/HQ033EZ3_1764153256 |
Summary
** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **
Client Name: NHS Tayside
Role: Locum Consultant in Neurology
Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Job Details: This is a full time (10 programmed activities) one-year locum post. Applications for part-time working will be considered. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and forward-looking multidisciplinary team providing a general neurological service for patients in Tayside and Northeast Fife through clinics in Dundee and Perth. The successful applicant will be expected to: · Participate in the Neurology service with responsibility for new and review consultations in outpatient clinics and consultations within hospitals in Tayside. Provide neurological care with responsibility for a caseload of in-patients and outpatients.
Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the running of the department · Provide sub-specialist care in collaboration with other consultant neurologists · Supervise and train of the junior medical staff attached to the unit · Participate in under-graduate medical student teaching · Work flexibly with other members of the multi professional teams · Be flexible in any future discussions re allocation of duties
SHIFTS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with 4 clinics or 9.00am to 5.00pm plus on call with 3 clinics.
Location: Ninewells Hospital
Job Description
Are you a high-skilled Consultant Neurologist looking for greater flexibility and control over your work schedule? Join one of the NHS's leading neurology departments, providing excellent care to patients in a supportive and innovative hospital environment. It is a unique opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist who wants a better balance between home life and work life.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with access to modern facilities, up-to-date diagnostic equipment and excellent opportunities for research and teaching.
Key Responsibilities
As a Consultant Neurologist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and will be responsible for:
- Provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of neurological conditions in inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
- Lead on the delivery of evidence-based neurological care in line with NHS and GMC guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgery, stroke, neurophysiology, and rehabilitation services.
- Engage in clinical governance, audit, and research projects to advance service quality.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and ensure timely communication with primary care and referring clinicians.
- Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and training.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and regularly review patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to medical research.
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
Essential
- Be a GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice
- Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs can't offer visa sponsorship or accept any applications from candidates with visa requirements)
- Ideally, Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
- Have relevant experience at consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level
- Applicants without CCT registration must be able to demonstrate lots of prior experience working at consultant grade
- You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS)
- Willing to work as PAYE only and not Ltd as this is locum work for NHS hospitals and not private or insourcing work
Why work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?
Benefits:
- Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
- Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
- Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
- Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
- We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
- Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
- First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
- A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
- Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
- Hundreds of new shifts available every day
- Long term jobs and short shifts available
- £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work
So, if you are dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for patients by combining skill and expertise with your ability to teach, coach and mentor junior medical staff, we want to hear from you. Apply today.
** For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / jack.lloydjones@medacs.com **