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We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a high-performing, consultant-led stroke service in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitative stroke care within a well-established multidisciplinary framework.

The post holder will contribute to service development, clinical leadership, and high-quality patient-centred care across the whole stroke pathway, while maintaining a strong commitment to education, audit, and research.
 

Primary Duties of the Job

Acute & Hyperacute Stroke Care

• Provide consultant-led care for patients admitted with suspected and confirmed stroke.
• Attend and lead thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls in collaboration with the on-call stroke team.
• Coordinate thrombectomy referrals and inter-hospital transfers where required.
• Conduct inpatient reviews, including critically unwell patients and those requiring ITU input.

Stroke Unit & Inpatient Management

• Lead daily ward rounds within the Acute Stroke Unit and rehabilitation wards.
• Manage complications of acute stroke and oversee secondary prevention strategies.
• Lead best-interest discussions and complex care-planning meetings with patients, families, and MDT colleagues.
• Ensure high standards of documentation, communication, and patient safety.

Outpatient & Preventive Services

• Deliver TIA and Stroke outpatient clinics, including rapid access services.
• Provide post-discharge follow-up and long-term stroke prevention care.
• Undertake associated administrative and clinical correspondence duties.

Out-of-Hours Commitment

• Participate in the consultant stroke on-call rota, including:
  • Weekend cover for new admissions and urgent TIA assessments.
  • Thrombolysis on-call rota participation as part of the wider stroke team.

Leadership, Teaching & Governance

• Actively contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in local and national stroke audits and service evaluation projects.
• Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors, medical students, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Engage in research activity and evidence-based service development where appropriate.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Stroke Medicine / General (Internal) Medicine or within 6 months of CCT at interview.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, MSc, or equivalent).

Training & Experience

Essential

• Vast experience in Stroke Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine.
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience.
• Experience delivering acute and hyperacute stroke care.

Desirable

• Experience in related medical specialities.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within Stroke Medicine.
• Completion of relevant stroke or elderly care courses.

Audit, Research & Management

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and appraisal systems.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Awareness of current NHS initiatives and service developments.

Desirable

• Experience leading or publishing audit or research projects.
• Formal management or leadership training.

Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and decision-making abilities.
• Professional, patient-centred approach to care.
• Competent IT and clinical documentation skills.

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications or a strong interest in medical education.
• Experience initiating or leading service improvement projects.

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