Locum Consultant Neurologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC1N 3BG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The post-holder will be responsible for maintaining continuity of care for patients managed by the preceding consultant while contributing to the development of services, with particular emphasis on CGRP monoclonal antibody and Gepant therapy and services for patients with cluster headache and other trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. The role involves evaluating and treating a range of complex headache conditions, including patients who are candidates for CGRP blocking treatment, alongside urgent assessment and treatment initiation for cluster headache patients. The post-holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team and contribute to timely, specialist care within the established 18-week treatment pathway. The successful candidate will be eligible for full GMC registration with a current licence to practise and will hold, or be within six months of, a CCST in Neurology with appropriate Specialist Register status, or be progressing through the relevant Portfolio Pathway. They will hold MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification and have comprehensive knowledge of neurological disorders, with clinical expertise in complex headache and facial pain disorders, including trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to run an effective clinical service, identify appropriate investigations and onward referrals, communicate clearly in written and spoken English, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary or multispecialty team. They should also demonstrate leadership, sound decision-making, a commitment to teaching and continuing professional development, and the ability to work in line with UCLH's values of Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving. Desirable experience includes a PhD, MD or equivalent specialist training, teaching experience, involvement in formal educational programmes, organisational experience, and a proven commitment to high-quality research and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

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