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Two exciting opportunities are available for Stroke Consultants to join an established, research-active stroke service as part of a planned clinical team expansion. Both substantive and fixed-term appointments are available.
The service delivers comprehensive stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) care, including hyperacute and acute stroke management, inpatient rehabilitation, early supported discharge and specialist outpatient services.
Candidates with backgrounds in Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Acute Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine are encouraged to apply. The department welcomes consultants with established subspecialty interests and those looking to develop expertise in a complementary area.
Flexible working arrangements are available, including bespoke job plans, annualised working patterns and less-than-full-time options. Opportunities may also be available for hybrid roles combining Stroke Medicine with Neurology, General Medicine or Acute Medicine.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide independent specialist clinical care for patients presenting with acute stroke, TIA and related neurological conditions.
• Assess patients for reperfusion therapy and coordinate appropriate treatment, including liaison with specialist neuroscience services for patients who may be eligible for mechanical thrombectomy.
• Participate in hyperacute and acute stroke services, including emergency assessments, ward rounds, and managing complex clinical presentations.
• Independently assess and manage patients attending TIA clinics, including triage, investigation, diagnosis and secondary prevention.
• Provide inpatient care across hyperacute stroke, acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation and relevant general medical services.
• Contribute to outpatient stroke clinics, post-acute investigations, follow-up and long-term secondary prevention.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Neurology, Radiology, Neuroradiology, Vascular Surgery, Critical Care and other relevant specialities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support coordinated treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Contribute to mortality and morbidity reviews, thrombolysis case reviews, departmental teaching and clinical governance activities.
• Support the development and improvement of stroke services, including clinical protocols, guidelines, quality improvement initiatives and service delivery.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the supervision and teaching of resident doctors, medical students and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to clinical research, research trials and the implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional standards, continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rota and provide emergency clinical cover in accordance with the agreed job plan.
• Support service development through clinical leadership, innovation and collaboration with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.

The Stroke Service

The department provides a comprehensive stroke pathway, supported by specialist consultants, resident doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals.
The service includes:

• Hyperacute stroke assessment and treatment.
• Acute stroke inpatient management.
• Reperfusion therapy assessment and delivery.
• Access to specialist assessment for mechanical thrombectomy.
• Rapid-access TIA clinics and vascular imaging.
• Specialist neuroradiology and vascular surgery collaboration.
• Inpatient stroke rehabilitation and early supported discharge.
• General stroke and neurology services.
• Outpatient clinics focused on post-acute investigation and secondary prevention.
• An active clinical research programme with opportunities to participate in nationally recognised studies and clinical trials.

Successful candidates will contribute to the service's continued development, with opportunities to pursue academic, teaching, research, and subspecialty interests.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCP or an equivalent higher medical qualification.
• Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practise at the time of application.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
• Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
• For substantive appointments, GMC Specialist Registration in an appropriate speciality.
• Candidates should be on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatrics, Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine or Acute Medicine, or be within six months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
• Candidates pursuing the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) must provide supporting documentary evidence where applicable to demonstrate that their application has been submitted and is under consideration by the GMC.

For fixed-term appointments, candidates who are working towards CESR or the relevant specialist registration pathway are encouraged to apply, subject to the appointment's eligibility requirements.

Desirable

• GMC Specialist Registration in Stroke Medicine alongside a primary speciality.
• Additional higher medical or scientific degree relevant to the speciality.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification.

Clinical Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Evidence of independent clinical practice and the ability to take responsibility for patient care.
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge relevant to the speciality.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions, manage clinical risk and prioritise patient needs.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions and manage a broad range of medical presentations.
• Experience working effectively in different clinical settings.
• Ability to recognise professional limitations and seek support when appropriate.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and learning from clinical incidents.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and share clinical responsibilities.

Desirable:

• At least one year of NHS experience.
• Comprehensive technical competence and experience in Stroke and TIA service delivery.
• A clinical interest that complements the existing consultant team's expertise.

Management and Service Development

Essential:

• Ability to contribute to the efficient and effective running of Stroke and TIA services.
• Experience of clinical audit and management responsibilities.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
• Understanding of NHS performance frameworks and service targets.
• Ability to support service development through protocols, guidelines and improved clinical practice.

Desirable:

• Completion of a recognised management or leadership course.

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential:

• Experience supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students.
• Experience teaching clinical skills.
• Experience of and commitment to clinical audit and/or quality improvement projects.
• Ability to evaluate and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.
• Relevant academic and research achievements.
• Willingness to participate in clinical research and supervise audit activities.

Desirable:

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience enrolling and consenting patients into clinical trials.
• ICH-GCP qualification.
• Recognised teaching qualification or teaching development course.
• Experience teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduate students.
• Ability to supervise research or postgraduate research.
• Postgraduate research degree, such as a PhD or MD.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Effective written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Empathy, sensitivity and a patient-centred approach.
• Experience delivering formal presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and share administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to motivate colleagues and contribute to effective team leadership.
• Flexible approach to work and a commitment to improving patient care.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for Stroke Medicine and improving patient outcomes.
• Caring attitude towards patients and carers.
• Professional integrity, reliability and accountability.
• Enquiring and critical approach to clinical practice.
• Willingness to learn, innovate and develop new methods of working.
• Leadership, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage challenging and demanding clinical situations.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, professional ethics and confidentiality.

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