Job summary
We are seeking Senior Clinical Fellows in Neurology and Stroke.
Previous NHS experience is essential for this post.
This post is designed to offer experience, and supervised training to doctors who have obtained the MRCP qualification, or are due to soon, and plan to pursue further training in Neurology and/or Stroke medicine in the UK.
This is not a Deanery post; however, the post is structured to provide a portfolio-based Postgraduate Training Programme similar to the Deanery model. The Trust is committed to providing the medical training content. Essentially the structure, content and responsibilities of the posts are similar to Specialty Registrar training posts. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. At the end of the training period a Certificate of Postgraduate Training will be awarded.
The typical candidate should have full MRCP, or at least Part I MRCP with a plan to take Part II/PACES in the next 6 months. Completion of the post will help prepare the candidate for further specialist training in the UK or abroad.
The closing date is 17th March 2026. If this advert attracts a high number of applications, it may be closed early.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the posts are normal registrar-level responsibilities that include care of inpatients, specialty outpatient clinics, and relevant diagnostic or invasive procedures under consultant supervision.Training will be supervised by a named consultant.The Programme will include Audit projects, Clinical Governance, and where possible, research.
Fellows will be expected to join the weekly teaching sessions and Grand Rounds.In-house training is provided for PACES/MRCP part II, and study leave will be available to help candidates attend courses for MRCP preparation, or other areas of training.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£65,048 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatients consultant and registrar ward rounds, ward referrals.
Outpatients 4 clinics per week (may vary with Department)
Assisting the consultant with relevant procedures and
investigations, with a view to becoming an independent operator.
Maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures
where applicable).
Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings
Attendance at Grand Rounds and other Medical Meetings
Attendance at scheduled teaching sessions
Participation in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months)
Participation in Mortality & Morbidity case reviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatients consultant and registrar ward rounds, ward referrals.
Outpatients 4 clinics per week (may vary with Department)
Assisting the consultant with relevant procedures and
investigations, with a view to becoming an independent operator.
Maintaining a training portfolio (and logbook of procedures
where applicable).
Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings
Attendance at Grand Rounds and other Medical Meetings
Attendance at scheduled teaching sessions
Participation in audit projects (at least one audit every 6 months)
Participation in Mortality & Morbidity case reviews.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualification that is registerable with the GMC for full registration i.e. MBBS or equivalent
* MRCP Part I or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
* Advanced life support (ALS) or equivalent
Desirable
* MRCP (full)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
* Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
* Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Research Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
* Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other requirements
Essential
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
* Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
* Current full GMC registration together with a Licence to Practise
* Access to transport and ability to travel to other hospital sites when required
Teaching Experience
Essential
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work effectively as a team member
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Experience
Essential
* At least 3 years full time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a General Medicine training programme or as a General Medicine FTSTA
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
Desirable
* Previous UK clinical experience in general medicine or medical specialities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualification that is registerable with the GMC for full registration i.e. MBBS or equivalent
* MRCP Part I or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment
* Advanced life support (ALS) or equivalent
Desirable
* MRCP (full)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
* Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
* Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Research Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
* Publications in relevant peer- reviewed journals in the last 5 years
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
Other requirements
Essential
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
* Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
* Current full GMC registration together with a Licence to Practise
* Access to transport and ability to travel to other hospital sites when required
Teaching Experience
Essential
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work effectively as a team member
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Experience
Essential
* At least 3 years full time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a General Medicine training programme or as a General Medicine FTSTA
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.
Desirable
* Previous UK clinical experience in general medicine or medical specialities
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
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
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