Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Consultant in Stroke Medicine
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Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Marissa Minns, Clinical Lead for Stroke
Email: marissaminns@nhs.net
Dr Jonathan Bilmen, Clinical Director for the Centre for Neurosciences
Email: jonathanbilmen@nhs.net
Mr Robert Rathbone, General Manager for the Centre for Neurosciences
Email: robert.rathbone@nhs.net
These posts represent phase 2 of this expansion. We are looking to recruit up to 4 additional stroke consultants who will join a friendly and proactive department, looking to lead in clinical service provision, teaching and training, service development, and audit. We are an accredited Hyperacute stroke research centre and an interest in research would be supported.
Job Summary
We are looking for applicants for new posts within the Neurosciences Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Hyperacute stroke treatments have expanded significantly over the last 5 years and in line with NHSE commissioning 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy services, and as the comprehensive stroke centre for West Yorkshire, we have an exciting opportunity to expand our medical workforce in order to deliver this.
Why you should join our Team
The Centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurophysiology.
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- Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU
- Dr Jonathan Bilmen is Clinical Director
- Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing
- Dr Maruthi Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology
- Dr Marissa Minns is Clinical Lead for Stroke
- Ms Linda Hayward is the Business Manager for Stroke and Neurology
A full neuro-physiological service is provided on-site and there are close links with the Department of Neuropsychology.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
- The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
- We are Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, and Kind.
Our Trust priorities
- Our purpose: Excellent, safe, and sustainable care for every patient every time.
- Our Priorities:
- People
- Improvement and Innovation
- Partnerships
- Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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Requirements
- The successful applicant should possess MRCP (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK.
- In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
- Applicants should have established skills in Stroke Medicine and its related specialties.
- A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Work Arrangement
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share.
Interview Details
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
'How can we marry health and wellbeing, workforce resilience, and the need for expansion of stroke services over the next decade in Leeds'
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 21 October 2026
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