South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Stroke and Neurorehabilitation

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Applications are invited for a Consultant posts, totalling 10 PAs, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

This is a new post and the successful applicant will join a dedicated team of stroke and neurology consultants providing stroke, neurology and associated rehab services. This will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations on other wards and the associated administrative duties. A special interest in dystonia and spasticity, supplementing the existing interests of colleagues, is preferred. Research and academic activity are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The appointed consultant(s) will:

  • Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
  • Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
  • Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
  • Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
  • Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
  • Active involvement in audit.
  • Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
  • Continuing professional development.
  • Any other duties which may be required.

About us

The proximity of each element of the neuroscience service, as well as co-location with critical care and a full range of secondary and tertiary services, has led to excellent working relationships and facilitates high quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

18 November 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, Part-time

Reference number

328-NEU-MED-7486284

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • oEvidence of clinical audit

Desirable

  • oEvidence of research or innovative service development
  • oIT skills

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration
  • oMRCP or equivalent
  • oRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • oMD or PhD
  • oTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
  • oManagement training

Experience

Essential

  • oSubstantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
  • oRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post

Desirable

  • oEvidence of management and administration experience
  • oExperience in counselling
Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

  • oEvidence of clinical audit

Desirable

  • oEvidence of research or innovative service development
  • oIT skills

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • oFull GMC registration
  • oMRCP or equivalent
  • oRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
  • oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

  • oMD or PhD
  • oTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
  • oManagement training

Experience

Essential

  • oSubstantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
  • oRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post

Desirable

  • oEvidence of management and administration experience
  • oExperience in counselling

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Neurology

Dr Nik Hitiris

nikolas.hitiris@nhs.net

01642835808

Details

Date posted

18 November 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, Part-time

Reference number

328-NEU-MED-7486284

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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