SC211925 - Consultant Neurologist

POST REF NO: SC211925

Applications are invited for our Consultant Neurologist with an interest in epilepsy position, based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, to join the existing team of Consultants. The post has funding for 10 PA's.

The Neurology Department works closely with the Department of Neurosurgery (five consultants), supported by Neuroradiology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuropathology, Liaison Psychiatry, Neuropsychology and a Neurorehabilitation team. We have dedicated, skilled specialist nurses that work alongside clinicians. A diverse multi-disciplinary team manages patients in our 10 bedded, dedicated Neurology ward and there is a patient infusion unit for patients on regular intravenous treatments treated as outpatients. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is a teaching hospital with strong links to two Universities in Aberdeen and so there are excellent opportunities for successful applicants to develop teaching and research interests.

The appointee(s) will take part in an on-call rota on a pro-rata basis. Currently full-time members of staff provide daytime cover for in-patients and emergencies 1 week in 7 and do evening and weekends on call 1 in 7.5. The appointee(s) will contribute to undergraduate teaching, postgraduate education, training and supervision of Neurology specialty trainees and departmental administration including appraisals.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit

Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview. Alternatively, applicants should possess a CESR / CESR (CP).

Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and entry onto the Specialist Register can be made.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Carl Counsell, Consultant Neurologist, Ward 204, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen Tel: , email .

Closing date Sunday 6 th July 2025

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.