At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a proactive team to lead in stroke medicine and enhance patient care.
- Company: Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, dedicated to high-quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for teaching and research.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in stroke care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: MRCP or equivalent, with skills in Stroke Medicine and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
These posts represent phase 2 of this expansion, we are looking to recruit up to 4 additional stroke consultants who will join a friendly and pro-active department, looking to lead in clinical service provision, teaching and training, service development and audit. We are an accredited Hyperacute stroke research centre and an interest in research would be supported.
We are looking for applicants for new posts within the Neurosciences Department at the Leeds General Infirmary. Hyperacute stroke treatments have expanded significantly over the last 5 years and in line with NHSE commissioning 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy services, and as the comprehensive stroke centre for West Yorkshire, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our medical workforce in order to deliver this.
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Stroke Medicine and its related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: 'How can we marry health and wellbeing, workforce resilience and the need for expansion of stroke services over the next decade in Leeds'. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 21 October 2026.
The Centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology. A full neuro-physiological service is provided on-site and there are close links with the Department of Neuropsychology.
Our Trust values: The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, and Kind.
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application.
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