Trust Doctor (FY2) In Stroke & Rehabilitation
Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation Medicine at Chapel Allerton Hospital. We are inviting applications to fill our Trust Grade (FY2 level) vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Stroke & Stroke Rehabilitation Medicine at Chapel Allerton Hospital. This post will commence ideally on the 5th August 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practice by the intended start date.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a Trust Grade Doctor in Stroke Rehabilitation Medicine. The role involves working on the stroke rehabilitation unit at ward C6 in Chapel Allerton Hospital, participating in ward rounds and reviewing patients undergoing stroke rehab. There will be no on-call component. The doctor will also participate in teaching and training, contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement work. Self‑directed training time is included in the rota, and the doctor will be invited to join the education programme within the department.
Job responsibilities
The post involves working with the rehabilitation ward as part of the multidisciplinary team and provides experience in both stroke and rehabilitation medicine, as well as general and elderly medicine. The doctor will be invited to join the education programme within the stroke medicine department.
Qualifications and experience
- Completed a minimum of Foundation year 2.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice in the UK.
- At least 12 months experience in the NHS (no supernumerary period supported).
- Prior experience working in a stroke or neurology department.
- Valid Advanced Life Support qualifications, current and not expired.
Contact
Consultant in Stroke MedicineDr Lucy Hickenlucy.hicken@nhs.net
Sponsorship Eligibility
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 consider this before submitting your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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