Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke / Neurology

The duties of this post are equivalent to Speciality Registrar ST3+ level.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is about to embark on the exciting expansion of its Mechanical Thrombectomy service. To support this growth, we are seeking passionate and dedicated medical professionals to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in delivering life-changing care while advancing your professional journey.

This appointment is to commence on 1st April 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

This is an incredible opportunity to work within one of the largest comprehensive stroke centres in the UK. Successful candidates will receive outstanding support, including access to excellent teaching and cutting-edge research, enabling them to advance their skills and gain valuable clinical experience in a highly regarded, multidisciplinary environment.

This role is perfect for candidates with experience at ST3 1 level, offering an excellent opportunity for those who have completed their Certificate of Completion of Training to join a dynamic and innovative stroke care team. While this post does not include a National Training Number, it provides an ideal opportunity for those looking to deepen their expertise in stroke care and broaden their medical career.

As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required., Based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, the Clinical Neuroscience service caters to South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Lincolnshire, and North Nottinghamshire, serving over 2.2 million people. It encompasses Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Neurophysiology.

As the Trust's first Academic Directorate, the unit emphasizes research, structured around seven themes: neurodegeneration, cerebrovascular (including stroke), neuroinflammation, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neurophysiology, and industry/commercial research. These activities are led by research theme leaders and the Academic Director., Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.