Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds, LS1 3EX
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, you'll work with a team to deliver stroke services, teach students, and contribute to research. You'll need to be skilled in stroke medicine and have a strong commitment to teaching and research. This role suits those who enjoy working in a team and are passionate about improving stroke services.
What you'll need
- Have MRCP (or equivalent) and be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
- Have established skills in Stroke Medicine and related specialties
- Have a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Have a research interest
- Be able to give a 10-minute presentation on a specific topic
- Meet UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in stroke medicine through volunteering or shadowing
- Develop your teaching skills by taking a teaching course or mentoring students
- Research the Trust's values and priorities to show your enthusiasm and commitment
- Practice your presentation skills by giving talks or presentations to colleagues or friends
- Check your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship before applying
- Update your CV and online profiles to showcase your skills and experience
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Job description
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-acti...
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.
For questions about this job, contact
Dr Marissa Minns Clinical Lead for Stroke
marissaminns@nhs.net
Dr Jonathan Bilmen Clinical Director for the Centre for Neurosciences
jonathanbilmen@nhs.net
Mr Robert Rathbone General Manager for the Centre for Neurosciences
robert.rathbone@nhs.net
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
Why you should join our Team The Centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology.
Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr Jonathan Bilmen is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing.
Dr Maruthi Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology and Dr Marissa Minns is Clinical Lead for Stroke. Ms Linda Hayward is the Business Manager for Stroke and Neurology.
A full neuro-physiological service is provided on-site and there are close links with the Department of Neuropsychology.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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 Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility 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. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
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First seen
15 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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