Trust Doctor - Neurology

Trust Doctor - Neurology
Job reference: 001938
Salary: ST3-5 - £67,325 - £67,998
Closing date: 07/10/2026
Department: NTGD - Neurology LGI
Location: Leeds General Infirmary
Division: Centre for Neurosciences CSU
Hours Per Week: 40

For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Dr Rabee Jamali
Position: Consultant Neurologist
Email: View email address on meeveem.com
Shortlisting Date: 12th October 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Trust doctor in the department of Neurology
We are inviting applications to fill our vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Neurology. This post is fixed term for 12 month.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Achievement of MRCP (UK) is essential, and candidates should have 1 year minimum of NHS experience.

Job Summary
This is a whole time equivalent post for a Trust Doctor in Neurology. This post will be available from September 2026. This is for a period of 12 months. This post will deliver 40 hours supporting the Neurology team. The post-holder will provide support to the Neurology department. There will be opportunities to contribute to the on call rota. The post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary Applicants should have established skills in general neurology and stroke. 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 Rabee Jamali Job Title: Consultant in Neurology Email: View email address on meeveem.com

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: via Teams

Why you should join our Team
The Neurosciences CSU brings together the core services providing the clinical management support for the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Stroke and Neurophysiology.

Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager. Dr Jonathan Bilmen is the Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing. Dr Jeremy Cosgrove is the clinical lead for Neurology.

What you will bring to the role
The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be able to manage acute medical and common neurological emergencies. You should also have experience working at registrar level.

The successful candidate will be part of 10 middle grade rota covering ward duties and on call and will be expected to do both general and sub speciality outpatient clinics.

Although this is not a training post, there will be plenty of opportunities for learning, able to take part in the departmental and educational meetings. There are also plenty of opportunities to take part in our ongoing quality improvement projects and research.

The post provide an excellent opportunity to acquire experience in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in a tertiary neurosciences centre.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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:
People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

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.