Stroke Consultant Physician

National health service; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm Welcome payment (£10,000)

Relocation assistance

Referral payment

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a Consultant in stroke medicine. The post requires MRCP or overseas equivalent, full GMC registration, and eligibility for the Specialist Register.

You should have at least five years' clinical stroke experience and demonstrate leadership, teaching, and robust governance skills. The role offers NHS pension, opportunities to develop service and teaching, and a commitment to inclusive patient care within the Trust and local community in

Qualifications

• MRCP or overseas equivalent required.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
• 5 years clinical experience in stroke medicine.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Strategic vision

Management

Audit knowledge

Education

MRCP or overseas equivalent

GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Specialist Register eligibility (CCT/CESR/EC Rights)

5 years clinical experience in stroke medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reference number405-MD2657STCO-AJob locationsDorset County Hospital NHS TrustWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomJob descriptionThis role will be eligible to receive a Warm Welcome payment of 10,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust in addition to the usual relocation expenses.If you have been referred to this role by a current DCHFT employee (and you currently reside outside of Dorset) your friend can also receive a referral payment make sure to include this at the start of your supporting information and include your friends full name. For more information, please see document attached and please email DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person contact us you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We are a flexible employer and although this is a WTE post, the right candidate wanting Less Than Full-Time Working, or asymmetrical job plans will be welcomed to apply.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training
EssentialAn appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalentFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice.Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Essential5 years clinical experience in stroke medicineExperience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
Current Skills & Abilities
EssentialWillingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job descriptionEvidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
EssentialEvidence of leadership and service developmentAbility to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of understanding of clinical governanceKnowledge of and direct involvement in audit.Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Managament, Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
EssentialEvidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the TrustKnowledge of organizational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and Communication
EssentialEvidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the postAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to present effectively to an audience
Education, Qualifications & Training
EssentialAn appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalentFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice.Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience & Knowledge
Essential5 years clinical experience in stroke medicineExperience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
Current Skills & Abilities
EssentialWillingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job descriptionEvidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service Development
EssentialEvidence of leadership and service developmentAbility to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of understanding of clinical governanceKnowledge of and direct involvement in audit.Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.
Managament, Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
EssentialEvidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post.Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the TrustKnowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and Communication
EssentialEvidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the postAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to present effectively to an audience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Salary

08 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary