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We are seeking dynamic, motivated doctors to join a progressive Stroke Medicine team in the North East. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality care across the entire stroke pathway — from hyperacute and acute management to rehabilitation and follow-up services.

The successful candidates will contribute to the assessment and management of stroke patients, participate in the middle-grade on-call rota, and be involved in all aspects of hyperacute stroke care, including thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and the management of intracerebral haemorrhage. You will also support TIA services, pre-hospital stroke triage via video assessment, and recruitment to stroke research trials.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide timely assessment and management of stroke patients across hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation phases.
• Work closely with specialist stroke nursing teams and emergency departments to ensure rapid and effective delivery of hyperacute treatments.
• Support early patient rehabilitation, management of medical complications, and shared decision-making with patients and families.
• Contribute to weekly MDT meetings, neurovascular and stroke governance sessions, and thrombolysis/thrombectomy reviews.
• Participate in outpatient follow-up and contribute to the TIA service.
• Engage in audit, quality improvement, and research — with opportunities to act as an Associate Principal Investigator (PI) for stroke research studies.
• Attend weekly educational sessions, including the Stroke Journal Club and clinical governance meetings.
• Provide teaching and supervision to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.

Professional Development

While this is not a formally approved training post, you will receive consultant-led supervision, mentoring, and structured educational support. There are ample opportunities for professional growth, research involvement, and participation in teaching and audit activities.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Complete registration with the GMC and a licence to practise.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.
• Experience at Speciality Trainee/Registrar level in Stroke, Acute, or Internal Medicine.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
• Valid ALS certification.
• Demonstrable commitment to Stroke Medicine with the ability to provide sound clinical judgment in acute medical settings.
• Evidence of teaching, audit participation, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate degree (MD/PhD) or equivalent.
• Experience in hyperacute stroke care, TIA management, or mechanical thrombectomy pathways.
• Experience leading audits, teaching in structured clinical courses, or publishing research.
• Familiarity with service development and change management within the NHS.