Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB)
Location: Royal Derby Hospital, Derby (DE22 3NE)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (10 PAs per week + 1.5 APA)
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum
Specialty: Stroke Medicine
Job Overview
UHDB is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join our expanding and forward-thinking team at the Royal Derby Hospital. This is part of a planned expansion to strengthen services across our Trust.
We are recognised as a Primary Stroke Centre with a strong research profile, providing
comprehensive services including:
* Hyper-acute & acute stroke care
* Inpatient rehabilitation
* Early supported discharge
* Daily TIA clinics with 7-day access to vascular imaging and neuroradiology
We currently treat around 1,400 stroke patients per year, supported by:
* 7 specialist stroke consultants
* Clinical Nurse Specialists
* Stroke-focused Allied Health Professionals
* A dedicated Neuroradiology & nationally recognised Vascular Radiology team
What We Offer
* Flexible, bespoke job plans tailored to your academic, research, or clinical interests
* Opportunities for annualised job plans, LTFT roles, relocation, and incentive packages
* Close collaboration with neurology, vascular surgery, radiology, and critical care colleagues
* A commitment to research, education, and leadership development
Person Specification (Essential)
* Full GMC Registration & licence to practise
* Eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCT/CESR within 6 months)
* Background in Stroke Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Acute or Rehabilitation Medicine
* Evidence of clinical excellence, teamwork, teaching, and audit/research activity
* 5 years’ supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme, together with a high standard of clinical skill & expertise in Acute Medicine, General Medicine and/or Stroke Medicine, or Neurology or Geriatrics.
About UHDB
* One of the largest NHS Trusts, with 13,000 staff across 5 hospitals in Derby, Burton, Lichfield & Tamworth
* Key facts:
* 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
* 1,115 A&E attendances daily (3rd largest in the country)
* 33,700+ planned surgical operations annually across 57 theatres
* Our values: Compassion, Openness, Excellence
Please ensure you have a full and up-to-date comprehensive CV.
For more information, contact Fel on 07442 038 239.