Consultant Neurology

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Consultant Neurology to deliver specialized, evidence-based neurological care. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The role involves comprehensive clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management of patients with neurological disorders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neurological evaluations, including detailed history taking, physical and neurological examinations, and review of diagnostic investigations.
• Diagnose and manage neurological conditions such as headache disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, movement disorders, neuropathies, demyelinating diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Interpret and correlate laboratory, neuroimaging (MRI, CT), and electrophysiological (EEG, NCS/EMG) findings.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment and follow-up plans for patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
• Escalate complex or high-risk neurological cases to tertiary services or inpatient management when clinically required.

Clinical Leadership and Service Development

• Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance within the Neurology service line.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical pathways, protocols, and SOPs for neurological care.
• Support operational planning to ensure continuity of neurology service coverage across virtual and physical settings.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance neurology services within CareConnect and Integrated Care Centres.
• Assist in evaluating and optimizing tele-neurology workflows and virtual care processes.

Clinical Quality and Safe Practice

• Ensure delivery of safe, patient-centered, high-quality neurological care aligned with best practice standards.
• Adhere to institutional clinical governance policies, neurological guidelines, and evidence-based medicine principles.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, clinical audits, and peer review initiatives.
• Report, investigate, and manage clinical incidents, near misses, and adverse events appropriately.
• Support compliance with CBAHI, JCI, and other applicable accreditation requirements.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and primary care services.
• Participate in MDT case discussions and care coordination activities for complex neurological patients.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with referring physicians on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Provide clinical guidance and education to healthcare providers regarding neurological conditions and referral pathways.
• Coordinate patient care transitions and referrals to tertiary neurological services when clinically indicated.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Maintain active SCFHS professional licensure and comply with all regulatory and credentialing requirements.
• Participate regularly in CME activities, professional conferences, and specialty development programs.
• Stay updated with advancements in neurology, clinical research, and emerging treatment modalities.
• Mentor junior physicians and allied health staff to strengthen team clinical capabilities.
• Contribute to departmental educational and academic development activities.