Consultant Neurology

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Consultant - Neurology to deliver specialized, evidence-based neurological care. This role involves comprehensive clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term management of patients with neurological disorders. The Consultant will provide clinical leadership within the Neurology service line and contribute to the continuous development of neurology services at Bupa CareConnect in Riyadh.

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 in 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 Standard Operating Procedures (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.

Quality and Safety Standards

• 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and primary care services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (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

• Maintain active SCFHS professional licensure and comply with all regulatory and credentialing requirements.
• Participate regularly in Continuing Medical Education (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.