Stroke Consultant
The closing date is 15 October 2025
Job summary
A dynamic and innovative Consultant, who has a special interest in Stroke, is invited to join our team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Our post will suit 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. We are happy to consider flexible working options.
Depending on experience, you may wish to develop a sub-specialist interest within Stroke medicine along with opportunities to undertake a more varied role, which could include:
Potential to continue other speciality work - i.e. in Acute Medicine
A lead role for MECD in Undergraduate Medical Education
Our ambition is to provide high quality servicesfor patients across North Derbyshire and the surrounding area. Youwill take independent responsibility for care of stroke patients in 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 opportunity to contribute to the 7-day Stroke and Geriatrics provisions, which comprises weekend work on the Acute Frailty Unit and Eastwood ward.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
166-MEC-7431146
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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