An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Neuro Rehabilitation Team for a Consultant Neurologist to join the expanding Brain Injury (BINJ) Service. We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician who excels in the assessment and management of complex neurological conditions and is passionate about delivering and developing high-quality, multidisciplinary care for patients with brain injuries.
Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Queen Square, this role offers the chance to work within a nationally recognised specialist service, supported by expert colleagues in neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, neuroradiology, and wider neuroscience services. The successful applicant will be responsible for consultant-led outpatient clinics, MDT participation, and contributing to service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing triage processes, reducing DNA rates, and improving clinic efficiency.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing specialist service. You will work closely with the clinical lead and administrative teams to increase clinic capacity, support RTT compliance, and deliver a sustainable, high-impact model of care. The post also offers scope to engage in academic, audit, and teaching activities, with strong links to UCL and the UCL Institute of Neurology.
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This role will focus on the delivery and development of the Brain Injury (BINJ) outpatient service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The successful candidate will lead consultant-delivered clinics for patients with traumatic brain injuries, supported by multidisciplinary input from neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, and neuroradiology. They will actively contribute to MDTs, patient triage, and service development initiatives to improve clinic flow, reduce DNA rates, and enhance use of Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU).
The post holder will require strong clinical skills in neurology and brain injury management, alongside a collaborative, patient-centred approach. Experience in service improvement, governance, or education is desirable. Other responsibilities include participating in audit, CPD, and teaching, with opportunities for academic collaboration via UCL. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-impact, nationally recognised service within a leading neuroscience centre.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

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