Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neurology Department at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant Neurologist for a fixed period of 12 months.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated clinician who will play a key role within our dynamic and supportive Neurology team, working collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to a mixture of outpatient clinics and inpatient ward cover, helping us deliver high quality, patient centred neurological care. The post holder will join a well established team comprising six Consultants, two SpRs, and two Clinical Nurse Specialists, all committed to excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary working.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum, dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-PD-EMF21331

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, job plan and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or FRCP or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general neurology
• Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
• Wide experience of General Internal Medicine including multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Out of programme management experience (e.g. Deanery secondment)
• Subspecialty interest in associated medical speciality

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC MBBS or equivalent MRCP or FRCP or equivalent qualification Desirable Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Neurology Experience Essential Broad experience in general neurology Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership Wide experience of General Internal Medicine including multidisciplinary team working Desirable Out of programme management experience (e.g. Deanery secondment) Subspecialty interest in associated medical speciality

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).

Additional information 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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)