Consultant Neurologist in Cornwall

We are currently looking for a Colleague to join our small cohesive team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting time as we look to expand our outpatient service to incorporate a new external clinic and the provision of specialist clinics in neuroinflammation / MS, dystonia, headache and movement disorders. With current clinical neurology practice rapidly evolving, we are keen to support the successful candidate in the development of a sub-specialty interest. In addition, there are excellent opportunities available to develop a teaching role through the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) and scope for research.

We have a fully self-contained Neurophysiology Department providing full EMG / NCS, EEG, ambulatory EEG and visual-evoked potentials. Visiting Consultant Neurophysiologists from Bristol provide a NCS / EMG service, with EEGs reported by an external Neurophysiology Consultant. In-patient video EEG telemetry is available via University Hospitals Plymouth.

Main duties of the job include excellent support from radiology colleagues with a major upgrade in progress, which will provide three CT scanners at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and one at West Cornwall Hospital. The Emergency Department scanner provides CT angiography for potential thrombectomy patients and has the facility to undertake perfusion imaging. A new extension to the Trelawny Wing unit will house two 1.5T MRI systems, in addition to the existing MR scanner. Nuclear imaging including DaT and PET scanning is also available on site.

There are currently no neurology inpatient beds; instead, we work closely with the medical teams, offering a daily ward liaison service and an acute clinic during the rotating 'consultant of the week' service. Our medical day unit is utilised for day-case lumbar puncture and planned infusions. The team is supported by a Registrar, two MS specialist nurses, two Epilepsy specialist nurses, and a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner who works for both teams. We work closely with a community-based team of Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurses, led by a Nurse Consultant.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education), it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

• Date posted: 10 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
• Reference number: 156-MS-3735-B
• Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registered with a Licence to Practice
• Desirable: GMC Specialist Register

Experience

• Essential: Suitable Experience

Specialist Interests

• Essential: Specialist Interests

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Employer details

Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom