Job overview
We are excited to advertise a vacancy in the Stroke consultant team across University Hospitals Tees. This post will provide senior clinical leadership and care within the comprehensive Stroke service, across the Tees Valley.
Primarily based across North Tees Hospital and James Cook University Hospital, the post will form part of the clinical team within this tertiary centre.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a specialist interest from relevant backgrounds such as Neurology or Elderly Care; with joint appointments to be discussed upon application.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a comprehensive multidisciplinary team to provide hyperacute, acute and rehab stroke services. Theses duties will include daily TIA clinics, ward rounds, hyperacute stroke therapies (thrombolysis and thrombectomy), early supported discharge and the associated administrative duties.
Research and academic activity are encouraged.
The successful applicant will contribute to the on-call rota provided by other stroke physicians (thrombolysis and stroke ward cover) and neurologists (thrombolysis cover). They will contribute to the implementation process for a single stroke service for Teesside, and the adjoining areas, and facilitate the further development of the interventional neuroradiology-led thrombectomy services.
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Evidence of Clinical Audit
2. Good Leadership Skills
3. Good Organisational and Management Skills
Desirable criteria
4. Evidence of Research or Innovative Service Development
5. IT Skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Full GMC Registration
7. MRCP or Equivalent
8. Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
9. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
10. MD or PhD
11. Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
12. Management Training
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Substantive experience of Stroke Management in OP and IP settings
14. Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
15. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable criteria
16. Evidence of management and administration experience
17. Success in obtaining funding for research
18. Other teaching skills/experience
19. Experience in councilling
20. Experience in team working outside of work
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at or call us on 01642 854610
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.