Overview
We're seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our stroke services at North Bristol NHS Trust. The role supports acute stroke care for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and the wider Severn Region, including advanced procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy (performed 24/7). Since May 2023, our Comprehensive Stroke Centre based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital has been central to stroke care in the region, with expansion of the hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and the acute stroke unit (ASU). We deliver a high volume of thrombectomies in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of acute stroke services across BNSSG and the wider region
* Involvement in Mon-Fri transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics at Bristol Royal Infirmary
* Handle ward referrals at the Bristol Royal Infirmary
* Participate in bi-weekly ward consultant rounds at the Stroke Sub Acute Rehab Units (SSARU) at South Bristol Community Hospital and/or Weston General Hospital
* Delivery of TIA and neurovascular outpatient clinics
* Clinical duties including management of acute admissions, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy
* Supervision and education of juniors, including senior clinical fellows
Qualifications
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview, or be listed on the GMC specialist register to be eligible for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
About the Department
The Stroke Department is a major part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre, providing inpatient and outpatient specialist stroke services. It operates 24/7 with 24-hour acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, hyperacute and acute stroke care, TIA clinics at Bristol Royal Infirmary, and sub-acute stroke rehabilitation at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital. The team includes consultants from Neurology, Acute Medicine, and Care of the Elderly, with support from Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Physician Associates.
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