Trust Doctor (ST1-2) in Neurology & Stroke Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in London invites applications for an ST1-2 level clinical fellow rotation in Neurology and Stroke Medicine. This position is ideal for medical professionals looking to enhance their experience in a supportive environment while managing in-patients and attending to emergency stroke cases. Candidates should have completed Foundation training or core medical training and have an interest in pursuing further training in this field. Applications close on 8 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• ST1-2 level or more senior equivalent.
• Completion of Foundation training or Core Medical Training (or equivalent).
• Interest in pursuing related ST3 training.

Responsibilities

• Cover the neurology in-patients and outpatient clinics.
• Care of in-patients on the Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Units.
• Attend emergency calls for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
• Daily review of in-patients and new referrals.

Skills

Interest in Neurology

Interest in Stroke

Education

Completion of Foundation training

Core Medical Training or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Applications are invited for an ST1-2 level clinical fellow rotation in Neurology and Stroke Medicine to start immediately.

This post would be suitable for an ST1-2 level or more senior equivalent who has completed Foundation training or core medical training (or equivalent), and wishes to gain further experience in Neurology or Stroke, perhaps with a view to pursuing related ST3 training.

Working Pattern

The post holder will work a 1:12 full‑shift resident on‑call rota shared between 8 stroke juniors and 4 neurology juniors. The rota is EWTD compliant with compensatory off days and flexible annual leave.

Daytime Duties – Neurology

Cover the neurology in‑patients (10 beds), weekly outpatient clinics and the programmed investigations unit, including day‑case lumbar punctures.

Daytime Duties – Stroke

• Care of in‑patients on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (12 beds) and the Acute Stroke Unit (14 beds)
• TIA clinics
• Attend emergency calls for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy

Additional Responsibilities

• Daily review of in‑patients and new referrals usually with the SpR and/or consultant
• Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetings
• Present cases at weekly meetings
• Outpatient clinics including TIA clinics
• Assess ED patients for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy

Qualifications & Experience

ST1‑2 level or more senior equivalent, completion of Foundation training or Core Medical Training (or equivalent). Interest in Neurology or Stroke, and a desire to pursue related ST3 training.

Additional Information

There are 10‑15 neurology beds on the neurosciences wards (12E & 12F) including two dedicated video‑EEG telemetry beds. There is also a programmed investigations unit (PIU) on 11D ward where patients attend as a day case for procedures and infusions.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.