An NHS Trust in the East of England is seeking a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to provide expert care in acute stroke management, rehabilitation, and stroke prevention. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary stroke team, leading hyperacute stroke care, and contributing to service development and clinical research.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stroke specialist to join a modern NHS hospital, play a key role in stroke unit development, and engage in innovative treatment approaches such as thrombectomy services.
Job Details: Consultant – Stroke Medicine
The consultant will be responsible for leading stroke units, delivering hyperacute stroke care, collaborating with neurologists, neuroradiologists, and rehabilitation teams, and contributing to stroke prevention strategies.
- Location: East of England, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Stroke Medicine
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in stroke medicine
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- UK Experience: Required, but CCT is not mandatory
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Lead stroke care in a state-of-the-art NHS hospital
- Competitive NHS salary & pension benefits
- Opportunities for involvement in thrombectomy & telemedicine services
- Research & teaching prospects in an academic setting
- Excellent career progression without requiring CCT