Consultant - Stroke Physician (from any previous background)
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is inviting applications for a Consultant Stroke Physician. We welcome candidates from a range of training backgrounds, including Geriatrics, Neurology, or Acute Medicine. The successful applicant will be based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and may tailor part of their job plan to include non‑stroke clinical interests.
This is an exciting time to join our service, which has some of the best stroke imaging metrics in the South West and consistently high thrombectomy referral rates. The post includes delivering expert input for in‑hours reperfusion decisions and contributing to a forthcoming 24/7 regional thrombectomy telemedicine rota with Derriford Hospital.
The Stroke Service
* Early specialist input at the front door
* Acute stroke care (Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Units)
* Inpatient stroke rehabilitation across two dedicated units
* Outpatient follow‑up and community stroke services
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work alongside consultants, nurses, therapists, and stroke specialists across the pathway. Strong MDT ties with Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Community Stroke Teams. We collaborate closely with Derriford Hospital and the Bristol Structural Heart Disease Service on advanced interventions such as PFO closure.
Opportunities for Development
* Develop niche areas within stroke such as complex thrombophilia, supported by access to regional neurovascular and haematology MDTs.
* Participate in high‑quality national and international stroke trials.
* Involvement in medical education, quality improvement, and service redesign.
Working arrangements
Flexible working and job‑sharing options are available. Newly appointed consultants have a job plan including 2.5 SPAs in the first year.
About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
The Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Three main sites: Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. Employs over 5,000 staff with a budget of ~£380m and 750 beds, providing acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 people.
We maintain teaching hospital status with the University of Exeter Medical School, and are committed to clinical advances.
Job Details
* Date posted: 19 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share
* Reference number: 156-MS-4383
* Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Job responsibilities
Required to successfully complete NHS employment checks: identity checks, professional registration, employment history, work health assessments, criminal record check, right to work.
Additional Information
* Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview.
* Encouraged to apply if newly qualified, part‑time workers, or interested in job sharing.
* Relocation support available.
* Advert may be closed early or when enough applications received.
* Agency interest not considered until advert closed.
Person Specification – Essential
* Qualifications: GMC Registration with license to practice. GMC Specialist Register or within six months of CCT.
* Experience: Teaching medical students, peers, MDT; experienced in clinical audit and governance.
* Practical & Intellectual Skills: Strong clinical credibility, excellent communication, interpersonal skills; flexible and adaptable.
* Additional circumstances: Current and valid visa to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Requires Disclosure to DBS (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act etc.).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, TR1 3LJ. Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/.
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