Locum Consultant with special interest in Stroke Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Information
This position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should familiarize themselves with UK visa regulations and requirements.
Job Details
Company: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Location: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year + OOH (Out of Hours)
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Reference Number: C9298-MED-904
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
About the Role
Applications are invited for a consultant post within the Regional Neuroscience Centre at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This position is designed for a Consultant Geriatrician with a special interest in stroke medicine, although candidates with a background in acute internal medicine (AIM) or general internal medicine (GIM) who also have an interest in stroke medicine will be considered.
This post is available to complement the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service. For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation, there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services in the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, though part-time applications or job shares will be considered.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will provide consultant supervision and leadership to the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Units at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and rehabilitation unit at Chapel Allerton hospital.
You will work flexibly in a team assessing and treating all ages of patients with TIA and acute stroke. This includes working cooperatively with the team delivering hyperacute treatments, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, to ensure effective joint working and highest quality care.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the IT infrastructure which underpins the stroke service, facilitating improved clinical governance and SSNAP data collection, contributing to education and training of staff from various disciplines caring for stroke patients, and being an active participant in Clinical Governance, Service Improvement and Patient Safety work in stroke medicine.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- MRCP or equivalent qualification/demonstration of equivalent experience
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable Qualifications
- Sub speciality CCT in Stroke
- CCT in Geriatrics/AIM
Essential Experience
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
>Demonstration of higher speciality training in more complex techniques in stroke medicine
Working Pattern
This is a post for 4 x locum stroke consultants, based at Leeds General Infirmary, working 40 hours per week with a 1:13 on-call rota for hyperacute stroke including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. For those candidates with GIM/AIM accreditation, there will also be a session in GIM/AIM likely at St. James University Hospital.
Out of hours remote on-call cover is also provided for the stroke rehabilitation unit at Chapel Allerton hospital. Please see the attached job description and Person Specification for full details and requirements of these posts.
About Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion.
Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered. The Trust is part of WYATT.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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. The employer is committed to supporting international candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience for this position.
Please note that 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information regarding professional registration requirements, please see the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website. All applications must be submitted through the official NHS Jobs portal to be considered for this position.
For international applicants, please follow these steps:
- Verify your eligibility for UK work visa with the employer before applying
- Gather all required documentation including qualifications, proof of GMC registration, and CV
- Complete the online application form on the NHS Jobs website
- Submit any requested supporting documents
- For questions about visa sponsorship, contact Marissa Minns at marissaminns@nhs.net or 01133928132
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Marissa Minns (Clinical Lead for Stroke)
Email: marissaminns@nhs.net
Phone: 01133928132
Supporting Documents
The following documents are available for download:
- Job Description (PDF, 283 KB)
- Personal Specification (PDF, 112 KB)
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Equal Opportunities
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.
Further Information
For more information about Leeds Teaching Hospitals and the services we provide, please visit our website at https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.