Job summary
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 pro-active 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

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Marissa Minns Clinical Lead for Stroke
marissaminns@nhs.net
Dr Jonathan Bilmen Clinical Director for the Centre for Neurosciences
jonathanbilmen@nhs.net
Mr Robert Rathbone General Manager for the Centre for Neurosciences
robert.rathbone@nhs.net

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.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

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

Why you should join our Team
The Centre for Neurosciences CSU provides the clinical management support for the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurophysiology.

Mr Robert Rathbone is the General Manager of the CSU, Dr Jonathan Bilmen is Clinical Director and Mr Robin Darby is Head of Nursing.

Dr Maruthi Vinjam is Clinical Lead for Neurology and 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 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

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Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Dr Jonathan Bilmen
jonathanbilmen@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
15 August 2026

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Consultant

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
001889

Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom

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