Consultant in Stroke Medicine ( Substantive or FTC towards CESR; East Midlands

East Midlands

An excellent opportunity has arisen for two Consultant Stroke Physicians to join an established stroke service within an NHS Foundation Trust in the East Midlands. Both posts are available on a substantive or fixed term basis.

You will join a collaborative team delivering patient-centred care across the stroke pathway. The posts suit physicians looking to build or consolidate their stroke practice, including those newly appointed, returning to the NHS, or working towards CESR.

Key Responsibilities

Acute & Hyperacute Stroke Care

• Provide consultant-led assessment and management of acute stroke, including thrombolysis decisions and referral for thrombectomy where appropriate.
• Participate in the stroke on-call rota.
• Lead consultant ward rounds on the stroke unit.
• Support junior doctors, nurse practitioners and the wider MDT .

Outpatient, TIA & Secondary Prevention Services

• Lead TIA and neurovascular clinics.
• Deliver stroke follow-up and secondary prevention clinics.
• Work with radiology, cardiology, neurology and therapy colleagues.

Leadership, Education & Governance

• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees.
• Maintain clinical expertise in line with Royal College CPD requirements.

Essential Criteria to Apply

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Substantive post: GMC Specialist Registration.
• Fixed term post: GMC Specialist Registration, or ideally working towards CESR.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.

Clinical Experience & Skills

• Experience managing acute stroke and TIA, including thrombolysis decision-making.
• Ability to contribute to the on-call rota.
• Evidence of engagement with audit and quality improvement.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A motivated, adaptable and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safe, patient-centred care.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

What’s on Offer for You?

• Two posts available: substantive or fixed term salaried NHS Consultant contract: £113,565 - £150,569 (depending on experience).
• Flexible job planning built around your expertise.
• Defined and manageable on-call commitment.
• Dedicated study leave budget.
• Support for those working towards CESR on the fixed term post.
• Access to staff wellbeing services and health and fitness facilities.
• A welcoming, supportive team with a strong collaborative culture.

Location in Detail

These posts are based in the East Midlands, a varied and well-connected part of England offering an excellent quality of life alongside a rewarding clinical career..The region combines vibrant towns and a historic city with easy access to open countryside. It is known for its strong community feel, good schools (state and independent) and a lower cost of living than London and the South East.

Its central location means excellent road and rail links to the Midlands, the North and London.

For candidates considering a fixed term move, it is an ideal base, whether for a defined chapter of your career, a return to NHS practice, or time to complete your CESR.