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Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a consultant in stroke rehabilitation within the Neurosciences Department and based at the specialist stroke rehabilitation ward in Chapel Allerton hospital. This is to fill an existing locum post.
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a consultant in stroke rehabilitation within the Neurosciences Department and based at the specialist stroke rehabilitation ward in Chapel Allerton hospital. This is to fill an existing locum post.
The successful candidate would be working alongside our current substantive rehabilitation consultant to manage patients on the 22 bedded purpose-built stroke rehabilitation unit. The job plan would involve some cross site working to Leeds general infirmary and St James university hospital.
The role will involve MDT working and collaboration with our therapy teams at all 3 sites and across the stroke pathway and the successful applicant will join a friendly and pro-active team of stroke physicians consisting of neurology, acute & general medicine and geriatric physicians.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Stroke Medicine and Rehabilitation. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How can we marry health and wellbeing, workforce resilience and improving access to, and quality of Stroke Rehabilitation over the next decade in Leeds?
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our Vision Is Based On The Leeds Way, Which Is a Clear Statement Of Who We Are And What We Believe, Founded On Values Of Working That Were Put Forward By Our Own Staff. Our Values Are To Be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We Believe That By Being True To These Values, We Will Consistently Achieve And Continuously Improve Our Results In Relation To Our Goals, Which Are To Be:
* The best for patient safety, quality and experience
* The best place to work
* A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
* Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
* Financially sustainable
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-CON-912
Job locations
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Chapeltown Road
Leeds
LS7 4SA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, applications are invited for a substantive post within the regional Centre for Neurosciences for a consultant in Stroke medicine with a special interest in Rehabilitation Medicine or a rehabilitation medicine consultant with a specialist interest in stroke. This is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service the department which consists of 4 Stroke Neurologists and 7 Elderly/General Medicine Stroke Physicians. This post is to fill a current locum position and to work alongside our existing substantive consultant in rehabilitation medicine.
For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services In the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities, The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered. There is also the option to discuss suitable candidates contributing to the hyperacute stroke on call rota (on a full time 1:10 slot or a half slot job plan specifics for this can be discussed in detail as required.
This post is to support developments in line with the National Stroke Plan and the centralisation of all Acute Stroke Units (ASU) and High Risk Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) services at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). The postholder will manage Stroke/Rehabilitation unit patients at Chapel Allerton Hospital (CAH), and potentially at LGI. The post holder will also be responsible for reviewing stroke rehabilitation referrals at St James Hospital and providing spasticity management/complex rehabilitation advice for acute stroke unit and stroke outlier patients.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, applications are invited for a substantive post within the regional Centre for Neurosciences for a consultant in Stroke medicine with a special interest in Rehabilitation Medicine or a rehabilitation medicine consultant with a specialist interest in stroke. This is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service the department which consists of 4 Stroke Neurologists and 7 Elderly/General Medicine Stroke Physicians. This post is to fill a current locum position and to work alongside our existing substantive consultant in rehabilitation medicine.
For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services In the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities, The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered. There is also the option to discuss suitable candidates contributing to the hyperacute stroke on call rota (on a full time 1:10 slot or a half slot job plan specifics for this can be discussed in detail as required.
This post is to support developments in line with the National Stroke Plan and the centralisation of all Acute Stroke Units (ASU) and High Risk Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) services at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). The postholder will manage Stroke/Rehabilitation unit patients at Chapel Allerton Hospital (CAH), and potentially at LGI. The post holder will also be responsible for reviewing stroke rehabilitation referrals at St James Hospital and providing spasticity management/complex rehabilitation advice for acute stroke unit and stroke outlier patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Stroke and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in more complex techniques in stroke medicine.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in Stroke Medicine and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
* General internal medicine (GIM) accreditation or equivalent recent experience.
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent qualification.
* MRCP or equivalent qualification/demonstration of equivalent experience.
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
* Relevant higher degree.
Essential
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* *Effective interpersonal skills.
* *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
* -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Essential
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* *Effective interpersonal skills.
* *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
* -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Chapeltown Road
Leeds
LS7 4SA
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Chapeltown Road
Leeds
LS7 4SA
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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