Medical Doctor in Derbyshire

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derbyshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English