Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Job type:Permanent

Location:North West

Salary/Rate:Up to £139,882

Grade:Consultant

Specialty:Stroke

Job ref:4965

Post Date:14.05.25

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Stella Redgrave-Nevison

Founding Partner & Specialist Healthcare Recruiter

0330 123 9665

stella@indigohealthcare.co.uk

About the Role

Consultant / Locum in Stroke Medicine
Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum, depending on experience (for 10 PAs)
Additional PAs may be available

Indigo Healthcare is proud to partner with a modern hospital in the North of England currently seeking a Consultant or Locum in Stroke Medicine to join their expanding team.

The Stroke Department sits within the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation, under the Speciality Medicine Collaborative. The service manages approximately 700 stroke patients annually across the region and sees around 20 patients per week in the Neurovascular Clinic at the Trsut.

The Trust has a Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), comprising 10 HASU beds, 25 acute/rehabilitation beds, and an additional 15 acute/rehabilitation beds. The successful candidate will join an established, forward-thinking team with the opportunity to shape and further develop a high-quality stroke service across the region.

The department delivers a 7-day stroke and TIA clinic model, accelerating diagnosis and treatment, and supporting integrated pathways into community care.

Main Duties of the Role:

Provide high-quality care for patients with stroke and related conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Work collaboratively as part of a growing multidisciplinary team of six Consultants.
Participate in the provision of a 7-day stroke service including TIA clinics.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of stroke care within the Trust.
Engage in teaching and supervision of medical trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Participate in the on-call rota and emergency care as required.

Opportunities for Special Interests:

The Trust welcomes applicants with additional interests in Elderly Care, Neurology, Acute Medicine, or Pharmacology, which can be accommodated within the role.

Essential Requirements:

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview), CESR, or European Community Rights.
MRCP or equivalent.
Significant clinical experience and competence in Stroke Medicine.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Commitment to education, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

Postgraduate qualification.
Experience in business planning or service development.
Research publications or involvement in postgraduate supervision.
Experience teaching non-medical professionals and holding an educational qualification.

Personal Qualities:

Effective and approachable team member.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
A positive and proactive approach to service improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to travel or be based within 30 minutes of the hospital.
Participation in the on-call and emergency service is essential.

For further information about this substantive post, please contact Stella at
Email: stella@indigohealthcare.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 7881 387351

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