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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine to join a well-established, supportive, and multidisciplinary stroke team in the South West. This permanent position offers the chance to play a vital role in delivering high-quality stroke care across the region.

You will be part of a committed team of  Stroke Consultants working collaboratively to deliver efficient, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Take clinical responsibility for assessing stroke referrals from ED and AMU.
• Lead the initial assessment, investigations, and early management of patients presenting with suspected stroke or TIA.
• Contribute to consultant-led care on a Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).
• Conduct daily ward rounds, review all new patients, and monitor those within their first hours of admission.
• Supported by a registrar-level doctor, junior doctors, and a skilled multidisciplinary team, including 7-day access to physiotherapy and OT assessments.
• Participate in twice-daily handovers — a board round at the beginning of the day and a dedicated handover to nurses and therapists after the round.
• Provide input on the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), co-located with the HASU.
• Collaborate with a second stroke consultant to deliver daily ward rounds.
• Lead structured team handovers and ensure seamless communication with ward nursing staff.

Service Delivery and Clinical Leadership

• Provide high-quality stroke care in line with national guidelines and best practice standards.
• Take part in continuous service improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
• Participate in audit and stroke pathway reviews to maintain and enhance the standard of care.
• Engage in regional collaborations and support stroke rehabilitation services.

Education and Development

• Support and supervise junior medical staff, foundation doctors, and trainees.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching in partnership with affiliated medical schools.
• Participate in stroke-related CPD, research, or service development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Complete GMC Registration and licence to practise
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Desirable:

• Higher degree (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD)

Experience

Essential:

• Extensive experience in Stroke Medicine
• Demonstrated ability to manage a full stroke medicine caseload independently
• Proven teaching experience with junior doctors and medical students
• Participation in clinical audit and service development
• Collaborative expertise in clinical or academic research

Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Deep understanding of clinical governance principles
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centred care
• Demonstrates alignment with core NHS values:
  • Caring with compassion
  • Respect and dignity
  • Striving for excellence
  • Upholding professional standards
  • Working collaboratively

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