Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Stroke Medicine


Location
Salary
£67,325 per annum pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
11 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 8 months (N/A)
Posted Date
28 Aug 2026
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Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Stroke to cover a period of Maternity Leave, to commence asap until 04 May 2027.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of this post will involve rotation through the different components of Stroke Care including:

Management of Acute Stroke Unit (R2 Ward) Hyperacute assessment and care of acute admissions in A & E including assessment for and administration of Thrombolysis.

Stroke Rehabilitation ward - Lewin Rehab ward - which is adjacent to the Acute Stroke Unit.

Participation in the Neurovascular clinic(s).

Opportunity to attend specialist Stroke clinics.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Yes=1, No=0, If not shortlistable please add reason to comments section provided

Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent qualification
  • Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC (at time of application)
  • Completion of a Core Medical/ Acute Care/ Core Programme for Specialty Training Programme or equivalent
  • Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures

Desirable

  • ALS Course
  • Previous experience in Neurology / Stroke Medicine
  • Experience of Stroke Thrombolysis

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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Stroke Medicine with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Addenbrooke's Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Stroke Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 8 months (N/A). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.

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