Consultant in Stroke in Halifax

Job summaryWe are looking for 2 enthusiastic Stroke Consultants who will:Provide effective and compassionate care for our Stroke patients across bed base of 48 bedsDevelop their own area of specialist interest and provide sub-specialty expertise.Develop and expand the current Stroke service locally and regionally.As a core member of the West Yorkshire Associate of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), collaborate closely with the Tertiary service team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.Work with the Clinical Director and General Manager to review current working practices and drive forward innovative changes to develop new models of care.Get involved in clinical research, teaching and development.Provide expert advice and support regarding complex cases to clinical colleagues in primary and secondary care.There are 2 full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part- time are also encouraged to apply.Main duties of the jobPost holder will be providing assessment of patients suspected to have acute stroke when holding the hot phone including suitability for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. Post holder will be doing a TIA clinic for stroke prevention.Postholder will be looking after patients on HASU and ASU ie daily morning ward round during 1 week in 6 weeks by rotation with the other 5 Consultants. The post holder will also be responsible for ongoing rehabilitation of stroke patients in stroke rehab ward. The post holder will be following patients from TIA clinic and discharged patients from ASU and Stroke Rehab ward in a follow-up clinic once week.About usCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS, and we were rated by the Care Quality Commission as "Good" in June 2018. With goals to attain a rating of "Outstanding" from the CQC and to have Teaching Hospital status.Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care, which means that we look after ourselves and our colleagues in the same way that we care for our patients. If you are kind, compassionate, dynamic, enthusiastic and effective we want to support you through the next stage of your career at consultant level.Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is undergoing a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity to reconfigure services across our sites. The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk) posted12 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum (dependant on experience)
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number372-MED-MD262-AJob locationsCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustHuddersfield/HalifaxHD3 3EAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for full roles and responsibilities. If you have any specific questions about this role please contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for full roles and responsibilities. If you have any specific questions about this role please contact us.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalentAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Stroke (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to PractiseDesirableRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Stroke specialtyDesirableAlso, should have significant minor Stroke procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferableUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.DesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialMRCP or equivalentAll applicants must have Specialist registration for Stroke (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration.Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to PractiseDesirableRelevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Stroke specialtyDesirableAlso, should have significant minor Stroke procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferableUnderstanding current issues within the wider NHSAttendance at a recognised management courseShows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
EssentialExperience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.DesirableAcademic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publicationsTraining in clinical and educational supervisionAttendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
EssentialKnowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projectsDesirableCritical Appraisal SkillsEvidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
EssentialGood communication and empathy skills with patientsEvidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated serviceAbility to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workloadAbility to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisisAbility to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staffAbility to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staffWillingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
DesirableEvidence of continual learning and developmentUnderstands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on othersEvidence of innovationAbility to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
EssentialEligibility to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustFor areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screeningAn enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring ServiceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustHuddersfield/HalifaxHD3 3EAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustHuddersfield/HalifaxHD3 3EAUnited KingdomEmployer's website