Job summaryWe are seeking a highly motivated Consultant
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Neurologist to help shape a
service where your expertise truly makes a difference.
The postholder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred neurological care to a diverse and
appreciative population, while enjoying a genuine balance between professional
ambition and quality of life.
This role is pivotal to the expansion of an integrated neurology service, designed to provide care close to home and optimise their
outcomes, experience and quality of life.
You will work within a supportive,
forward-thinking team, with scope to develop specialist
interests, influence service design, and contribute to teaching and innovation.
We value autonomy, collaboration and compassion and we invest in our
consultants so they can thrive.
Beyond the role, South Cumbria
offers outstanding natural beauty, welcoming communities and an enviable
lifestyle by the coast and countryside. If you're looking for a consultant post
where your voice is heard, your work valued, and your life outside work
matters, this is the place to be. Whilst providing excellent neurological care, the service works in collaboration with Lancashire Teaching
Hospitals NHSFT and University Hospital of Morecambe Bay NHS
Trust, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team that provides vital care for a
wide range of neurological conditions.
For informal discussions, contact Dr David Footitt (Clinical Director): orDebra Day (medical secretary): Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant/s will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes leading multidisciplinary team working, offering specialist advice to colleagues, and contributing to high-quality, safe, and compassionate care.
You will participate in service development and quality improvement, support teaching and supervision of junior medical, nursing and allied health professionals, and will engage in audit, research, and continuing professional development.
You will work in partnership with with social care
services, local support groups and 3rd sector providers as well as palliative care teams to ensure holistic care for patients
with long-term neurological conditions.
Shared responsibility for clinical governance and contributing to an effective, responsive neurology service across South Cumbria is integral to the role.
This post is a maximum of 10 PA's per week. Full-time, part-time and job share considered. It is a Monday to Friday post with no on-call commitments.
About usFounded in 2006, Bespoke Healthcare has an excellent reputation across the NHS and independent sectors for professionalism, ethical practice, and delivery of safe, high-quality care. The organisations culture is grounded in honesty, integrity, and compassion, supported by a team of experienced consultants and clinicians.
Bespoke is one of the UKs leading independent providers of neurophysiology diagnostics, including nerve conduction studies, EEG, EMG, and intra-operative monitoring. Its specialist Intraoperative Monitoring Division delivers a seamless, expert service that supports complex surgery (including neurosurgery) helping to optimise outcomes and minimise clinical risk.
The organisation is proud to be one of the few independent providers in the UK to be directly awarded an NHS contract delivering complex neurology services. Awarded by Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, the contract has been extended into a second year in recognition of strong clinical performance and service success.
The Bespoke Healthcare Group also includes Greater Lancashire Hospital, a Preston-based hospital delivering high-quality outpatient, inpatient, day-case, and diagnostic services in partnership with NHS Trusts. It is the only independent hospital in the North West rated Outstanding for patient care by the Care Quality Commission.
The successful candidate/s will benefit from company private medical insurance and will have access to the company pension scheme.
DetailsDate posted20 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
210,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Job description
Experience
EssentialProven experience in managing neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and dementia.
Experience in a consultant role, ideally in a community-based or outreach neurology service preferred but not essential.
Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers.
Personal Skills and Abilities
EssentialExcellent clinical skills with a strong focus on patient-centred care.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching abilities.
Ability to manage complex cases and navigate care transitions within the healthcare system.
High-level communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a community setting.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, rural healthcare environment. DesirableAn understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients in rural and isolated communities.
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration with Specialist Registration in Neurology or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialProven experience in managing neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and dementia.
Experience in a consultant role, ideally in a community-based or outreach neurology service preferred but not essential.
Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers.
Personal Skills and Abilities
EssentialExcellent clinical skills with a strong focus on patient-centred care.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching abilities.
Ability to manage complex cases and navigate care transitions within the healthcare system.
High-level communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. A commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a community setting.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, rural healthcare environment. DesirableAn understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients in rural and isolated communities.
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC Registration with Specialist Registration in Neurology or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. 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 CheckThis 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
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