Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Consultant in Stroke Medicine. This position offers autonomy, the chance to pursue sub-specialty interests, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have specialist training in Stroke Medicine and be on the GMC Specialist Register. This role forms part of an integrated department delivering high-quality stroke care across Devon.

Benefits

Funding for further education

Flexible working hours

27 days paid annual leave, rising to 33

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register prior to appointment.
• Strong interest in sub-specialty areas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supporting professional activities, including teaching and training.
• Work full-time (10 PAs) with part-time options considered.
• Collaborate within a wider integrated stroke care department.

Skills

Specialist training in Stroke Medicine

Teaching and training ability

Commitment to flexible working

Education

Completion of specialist training

Job description

Consultant in Stroke Medicine – Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join our Eastern services based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. This role forms part of a wider integrated department that includes our Northern services based in Barnstaple, working collaboratively to deliver high‑quality stroke care across North, East, and Mid Devon.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Successful candidates will be offered autonomy and dedicated time to undertake supporting professional activities, including teaching, training, and the opportunity to pursue sub‑specialty interests.
• The post is offered on a whole‑time basis (10 PAs); suitably qualified applicants who wish to work part‑time will be considered. We are committed to flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, and will discuss these options with shortlisted candidates.
• We welcome applications from established consultants and senior trainees who will be within six months of completing specialist training at the time of the Advisory Appointments Committee. Applicants must have completed specialist training in Stroke Medicine and be entered on the GMC Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment.

Interview Date

TBC

Contact

[e-mail]

Inclusive Employer

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Benefits

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications.
• Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
• Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and the ability to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.