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An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a supportive and established stroke service delivering high-quality acute and rehabilitation stroke care. The post holder will work collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team to enhance stroke pathways, improve performance metrics, and deliver patient-centred care across the stroke service.

Applicants with backgrounds in Stroke Medicine, Neurology, or General Internal Medicine and stroke experience are welcome.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based stroke care across acute and rehabilitation pathways
• Provide continuing clinical responsibility for stroke patients, including inpatient and outpatient care
• Participate in MDT discussions and coordinate stroke pathway management
• Contribute to the development of subspecialty interests aligned with service priorities
• Undertake teaching, assessment, and educational supervision of trainees
• Provide clinical cover for Consultant colleagues during leave
• Participate in audit, CPD, and emergency clinical duties as required
• Take part in the Consultant out-of-hours rota

Leadership & Service Development

• Support improvement of stroke pathways and quality metrics, including SSNAP performance
• Contribute to policy, strategy, and service development as part of the divisional team
• Work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues across the organisation
• Participate in cost-effective resource utilisation and service planning
• Supervise junior medical staff and support departmental education programmes
• Engage in incident review, risk management, and governance activities

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical governance programmes and divisional quality strategies
• Contribute to clinical audit programmes and the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Support risk management processes and patient safety initiatives
• Encourage research, service innovation, and workforce development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT level
• Expertise in Stroke Medicine
• Ability to take independent responsibility for stroke patient care

Teaching & Research

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated leadership within MDT environments
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, and service development
• Professionalism aligned with NHS values and standards