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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physician with a specialist interest in Stroke Medicine to join a progressive and highly regarded stroke service in South East England. This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive hyper-acute, acute, rehabilitation, and TIA services supported by advanced stroke imaging technology and strong regional networks. A minimum of 1 year of NHS experience is required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and developing high-quality stroke services while contributing to general internal medicine and supporting education, research, and service improvement initiatives.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Stroke Medicine services
• Deliver hyper-acute stroke, acute stroke, and stroke rehabilitation care
• Participate in rapid-access TIA assessment and management services
• Contribute to inpatient General Internal Medicine services as required
• Participate in the Consultant acute medical on-call rota 
• Support and supervise junior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Lead clinical decision-making for complex stroke patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary stroke meetings and governance activities
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and quality improvement projects
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Participate in clinical audit, appraisal, and continuing professional development
• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training
• Support clinical research and evidence-based practice initiatives

Stroke Service Overview

The department provides a comprehensive stroke pathway, including:
• Hyper-Acute Stroke Care
• Acute Stroke Services
• Stroke Rehabilitation Services
• 24/7 Thrombolysis Service
• Rapid Access TIA Clinics
• High-Risk TIA Assessment Clinics
• Early Supported Discharge Team
• Neurovascular Assessment Services
• Multidisciplinary Stroke MDT Meetings
• Regional Stroke Network Participation
The service benefits from advanced diagnostic capabilities, including:
• Rapid AI-supported stroke assessment technology
• Immediate CT Perfusion Imaging
• Access to regional neuro-interventional services
• Dedicated Stroke Unit Facilities
• Specialist Stroke Nursing Teams
• Stroke Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

Department & Multidisciplinary Team

The successful candidate will work alongside:
• Consultant Stroke Physicians
• Consultant Physicians across multiple specialities
• Specialist Stroke Nurses
• Nurse Consultants
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Junior Doctors and Speciality Trainees
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Radiology and Neuro-interventional Teams
The service maintains strong collaborative links with regional neuroscience and stroke centres to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Teaching, Training & Research

The organisation has a strong commitment to education, training, and research.
The successful candidate will have opportunities to:
• Teach undergraduate medical students
• Train junior doctors and speciality trainees
• Participate in postgraduate education programmes
• Contribute to clinical audit and governance projects
• Engage in stroke-related research activities
• Develop educational and leadership interests
• Participate in continuing professional development programmes
Honorary academic and teaching opportunities may be available for interested candidates.

Service Development Opportunities

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to:
• Development of innovative stroke pathways
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Stroke rehabilitation services
• Early supported discharge programmes
• Regional stroke network projects
• Clinical governance activities
• Research and audit programmes
 

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatric Medicine via CCT, CESR or equivalent pathway
• CCT date within 6 months of interview if applicable
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• Completion of recognised training in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with Stroke Medicine experience
• Demonstrable expertise in Acute Stroke Management
• High level of clinical competence in Stroke Medicine and General Internal Medicine
• Experience teaching undergraduate, postgraduate and junior medical staff
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills
• Commitment to service development and patient-centred care

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Research experience in Stroke Medicine
• Published audit or research work
• Service development experience
• Leadership and management training
• Experience in clinical governance initiatives
• Interest in developing stroke pathways and innovative models of care
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