Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Locum Consultant Neurologist
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Locum Consultant Neurologist
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Locum Consultant Neurologist to join our friendly and innovative Neurology team at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. Based at our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and grow a high-quality, integrated neurology service within a single-site acute care model. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team with a strong teaching, research, and sub-specialist focus. We welcome applicants with a general neurology background and a complementary subspecialty interest—particularly in epilepsy.
Join us as we embark on the next chapter of our service, improving outcomes for a diverse and complex patient population of over 500,000.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient neurological care at MMUH, contributing to the delivery and development of general and specialist neurology services. You will work closely with fellow consultants, nurse specialists, neurophysiology and stroke teams, as well as regional colleagues at the Queen Elizabeth Neurosciences Centre.
The role includes supporting specialist clinics, contributing to the neurology/stroke on-call rota, teaching undergraduates and trainees, and participating in audit, clinical governance, and research activities. There is no general internal medicine commitment.
About Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
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Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
The Role
The Locum Consultant Neurologist will be expected to:
- Collaborate in the strategic development and maintenance of Neurology services in line with Trust objectives and the wider system vision.
- Provide routine and emergency Neurology services, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, including participation in the neurology/stroke on-call rota and mutual cover for annual, study, and professional leave.
- Offer specialist consultation and advisory support to medical colleagues across other specialties within the Trust.
- Develop and lead a sub-specialty interest that aligns with departmental needs and complements the current service portfolio.
- Contribute to service development, introducing new techniques or pathways that meet identified clinical needs, within available resources.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff, participating in their appraisal and professional development alongside consultant colleagues.
- Support teaching and training for medical students, junior doctors, specialist nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals.
- Provide education and assessment for specialist registrars, including those on rotation from regional deanery programmes.
- Engage in cross-specialty working, contributing to MDTs, clinical meetings, and the broader postgraduate education programme within the Trust.
- Maintain strong links with local GPs, supporting integrated care and effective communication across the interface between primary and secondary care.
- Participate in and lead research activity, aligned with the priorities of the Clinical Group and Trust, within available resources.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of neurology services, including:
- Developing treatment guidelines
- Promoting greater awareness and understanding of neurological conditions in primary care
- Participating in departmental and Trust-wide clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Contributing to incident reporting and learning systems
- Attending and contributing to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme
- Leading or participating in the development of clinical policies and pathways
- Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in line with Royal College requirements. The Trust supports CPD through study leave, funding, and access to education events, in agreement with the Clinical Director and Group Director.
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For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Contact for Informal Discussion
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Neurology Specialty Lead: Dr David Nicholl
Phone: 0121 507 4966
Email: david.nicholl@nhs.net -
Group Director: Dr Chetan Varma
Phone: 0121 507 5841
Email: c.varma@nhs.net -
Clinical Director: Dr Kamel Sharobeem
Phone: 0121 507 3636
Email: kamel.sharobeem@nhs.net
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