Overview
A dynamic and innovative Consultant with a special interest in Stroke is invited to join Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The post suits someone with ambition, drive and passion who will work collaboratively with us and our regional colleagues. You will have supervisory skills and a commitment to providing education and training for our medical workforce, students and wider clinical team.
You will have completed broad based general medical training along with specific training in Stroke medicine and have gained CCT or be within six months of obtaining this. Flexible working options are welcome.
Responsibilities
Depending on experience, you may wish to develop a sub-specialist interest within Stroke medicine, with opportunities for a more varied role, which could include:
* Potential to continue other speciality work, e.g. Acute Medicine
* A lead role for MECD in Undergraduate Medical Education
Take independent responsibility for the care of stroke patients across all elements of the pathway, engage fully with the clinical MDT, and provide expert clinical opinion and leadership for the service. There is no requirement to be part of the consultant on-call rota; however, there is an opportunity to contribute to the 7-day Stroke and Geriatrics provisions, which comprises weekend work on the Acute Frailty Unit and Eastwood ward.
Qualifications & Experience
* Broad-based general medical training
* Specific training in Stroke medicine
* Gained CCT or within six months of obtaining this
* Supervisory skills and a commitment to education and training for medical workforce, students and wider clinical team
Benefits & Location
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened hub dedicated to staff health and wellbeing includes rooms for mindfulness, a gym and shower facilities, and programmes to keep you active. Chesterfield is a thriving market town with good road and rail links and access to airports. Derbyshire offers access to the Peak District and surrounding areas for day trips.
About the Area
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced with a range of locations. The Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance, and the city of Sheffield is nearby with two universities, including a medical and dental school.
Application & Closing
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role. This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025.
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