Consultant – Stroke Medicine

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stroke Consultant to join an expanding specialist team at a leading hospital in Derby. The service provides comprehensive stroke and TIA care, including hyper-acute treatment, inpatient rehabilitation and early supported discharge. Flexible job planning is available, with opportunities to incorporate teaching, research and individual clinical interests.

Salary: £113,565-£150,569 per annum

Position: Stroke Consultant

Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week (10 PA and an average of 1.5 SPA per week). Part-time and less-than-full-time options are available.

Setting: Hospital – Stroke and TIA Services

Location: Derby, East Midlands

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Deliver specialist clinical care across stroke and transient ischaemic attack services.
• Assess patients and make evidence-based clinical decisions.
• Contribute to hyper-acute stroke care, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient services.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and specialist colleagues.
• Support clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and supervise resident doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to service development, research and continuing professional development.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent, with MRCP or an equivalent higher qualification.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Specialist Register status in Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine or Acute Medicine, or eligibility within six months of CCT.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
• Experience of independent clinical practice, clinical decision-making and risk management.

What benefits are on offer?

• Flexible and bespoke job planning.
• Part-time, less-than-full-time and annualised working options.
• Relocation and incentive packages may be available.
• Professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Support throughout recruitment and onboarding.
• Employee assistance programme and discounted gym membership.
• Car schemes and onsite fitness classes.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK.
• A supportive team focused on understanding your needs and career aspirations.
• Support beyond placement to help ensure your role continues to meet your goals.

Interested? Apply today to explore this opportunity and take the next step in your consultant career within stroke medicine.

To learn more about this role or other opportunities through Athona, contact our permanent recruitment team on 01277 245909 or email permanent@athona.com.