Stroke Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke medicine to join their team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role involves taking independent responsibility for the care of stroke patients, collaborating with the clinical team, and supervising medical staff. Ideal candidates will have a medical qualification and full GMC registration. This permanent position offers a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, with full-time working hours.

Qualifications

• Completed broad-based general medical training along with specific training in Stroke medicine.
• Experience in a similar post.
• Ability to supervise and provide education and training.

Responsibilities

• Take independent responsibility for care of stroke patients across the pathway.
• Engage fully with the clinical MDT and provide expert clinical opinions.
• Supervise and provide education for the medical workforce and students.

Skills

Sound knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems

Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff

Enthusiasm for education

Education

MBChB or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

A dynamic and innovative Consultant with a special interest in Stroke is invited to join Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The post suits someone with ambition, drive and passion who will work collaboratively with regional colleagues. You will have supervisory skills and be committed to education and training for our medical workforce, students and wider clinical team. You will have completed broad-based general medical training along with specific training in Stroke medicine and have gained CCT or be within six months of obtaining this. Flexible working options are welcome. Depending on experience, you may wish to develop a sub-specialist interest within Stroke medicine and undertake a more varied role, which could include: potential to continue other specialty work (e.g., Acute Medicine) and a lead role for MECD in Undergraduate Medical Education. Our ambition is to provide high quality services for patients across North Derbyshire and the surrounding area. You will take independent responsibility for care of stroke patients in all elements of the pathway, engage fully with the clinical MDT, and provide expert clinical opinion and leadership for the service. There is no requirement to be part of the consultant on-call rota, but there is opportunity to contribute to the 7-day Stroke and Geriatrics provisions, including weekend work on the Acute Frailty Unit and Eastwood ward.

Responsibilities

• Take independent responsibility for care of stroke patients across the pathway.
• Engage fully with the clinical MDT and provide expert clinical opinions and leadership for the service.
• Supervise and provide education and training for the medical workforce, students and wider clinical team.
• Potential to pursue sub-specialist interests within Stroke medicine and undertake a more varied role as appropriate.
• Option to contribute to 7-day Stroke and Geriatrics provisions, including weekend work on the Acute Frailty Unit and Eastwood ward (not mandatory).

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: MBChB or equivalent medical qualification; Full GMC registration with license to practice and entry on the GMC specialist register or within six months of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or equivalent) at time of interview.
• Desired: Specialist interest or additional qualifications in other areas of specialty; clinical supervision experience/skills; ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients; experience in a similar post; ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of NHS and Local Authority structures and systems.
• Ability to undertake training/mentoring of clinical staff and enthusiasm for education.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications. Guidance on criminal records checks and UK registration requirements can be found in standard employer documentation.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 166-MEC-7431146

Job location: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Top Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Employer details

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Top Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

Website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/