Consultant in Stroke & Acute Medicine

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Joint Consultant for Stroke Medicine and Acute Internal Medicine. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced consultants, providing comprehensive patient care. Essential qualifications include MRCP and CCT. The position offers a competitive salary and support for professional development.

Benefits

Fitness Centre access

Comprehensive training and development

Childcare support

Qualifications

• Essential: MRCP, CCT in Acute Medicine / Stroke, GMC's Specialist Register or in process.
• Desirable: Higher Degree, academic research experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive stroke & Acute Internal Medicine services.
• Participate in the consultant rota and ensure patient care.

Skills

Consultant support for patients requiring acute medicine or stroke care

Assessment and triage of patients

Educational provision for junior medical staff

Emergency medicine skills

Education

MRCP

CCT in Acute Medicine / Stroke

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Postgraduate qualification in medical education

Job description

Overview

Applicants are invited for this Joint Consultant post within both the Stroke Medicine & Acute Internal Medicine teams at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). The post is offered at 10PAs, however LTFT applications will be considered.

The successful candidate will join the existing team of 6 Stroke and 6 Acute Internal Medicine consultants who deliver a range of services for patients across both South Tyneside and Sunderland. Consultant activities will comprise a range of inpatient and outpatient activity for both services.

Both departments have close links and working relationships with emergency medicine and colleagues from other specialities from across the Trust. Applicants must possess MRCP, hold a CCST in the relevant specialities and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director Rehabilitation & Elderly Medicine, Dr Carina Dowson Clinical Director Urgent & Emergency Care & Dr Nikhil Majmudar, Stroke Clinical Lead on Bleep 52155. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS (formally CRB) check at Enhanced Level.

Details Date posted: 24 September 2025

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time

Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP

Reference number: C9155-MDMD-0925-26

Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP

Interviews are planned for Monday 10th November 2025

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a comprehensive service for both stroke & Acute Internal Medicine services and contribute to in and out of hours activity, including weekend/Bank Holiday review. All applicants must participate in an agreed share of the consultant rota.

Clinical

• Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring acute medicine or stroke care
• Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex interventions
• Ability to facilitate discussions and/or onward referrals for patients with acute medicine or stroke related problems requiring input and/or specialist care
• Support relevant outpatient services across both sites / where needed
• Support the clinical lead and clinical director with the development of acute medicine and stroke services across STSFT.

Administrative

• Participate in relevant local and national audit activities
• Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings
• Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in training
• Support the delivery of integrated acute medicine and stroke services as required

Research

• Participate in existing clinical trials and research within the service
• Assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies with the STSFT research and innovation team

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• Essential: MRCP; MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification; CCT in Acute Medicine / Stroke; Hold a CCST and/or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
• Desirable: Academic research experience with presentations/publications; Higher Degree; Subspecialty skills/training; Geriatric/General Medicine training to Calman Level III; Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Other requirements

• Essential: Commitment to the specialty; ability to provide expert clinical opinion; ability to run a service; ability to author/review clinical guidelines; commitments to CPD; strong communication and teamwork; on-call rota willingness.
• Desirable: Teaching skills courses; recent publications; awareness of assessment/appraisal.

Experience

• Essential: 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as Specialist Registrar; experience with clinical audit and governance; experience in training/teaching; supervising junior staff; leadership/management skills.
• Desirable: Research experience; management/administrative experience; evidence of implementing change and audit-driven practice.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS check at Enhanced Level.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP

Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk