An NHS Trust in North East England is seeking a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join their team. This role involves leading the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke patients, working within a multidisciplinary stroke unit. The consultant will provide specialist stroke care, contribute to service improvements, and support the training of junior doctors and healthcare professionals. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and visa sponsorship for international candidates.
Job Details: Consultant – Stroke Medicine
As a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, you will play a crucial role in acute stroke management, stroke prevention, and post-stroke rehabilitation. You will work closely with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, radiologists, and emergency teams to deliver high-quality stroke care.
 	-  Location: North East, United Kingdom
-  Specialty: Stroke Medicine
-  Grade: Consultant
-  Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term (Approved)
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.)
-  Additional Requirement: UK Experience Required
-  Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
 	-  Work in a leading NHS stroke unit with state-of-the-art facilities
-  Visa sponsorship & relocation support available for international candidates
-  Competitive salary & structured career progression opportunities
- Opportunities for research, stroke service development, and leadership roles
-  Multidisciplinary collaboration with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and emergency teams