Job Overview
We're seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to become part of our evolving stroke department at North Bristol NHS Trust to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our services. Our focus is on driving improvement within acute stroke services for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), alongside extending support to the wider Severn Region and beyond, encompassing advanced procedures like Mechanical Thrombectomy (which is performed 24/7). Since May 2023, our Comprehensive Stroke Centre, based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital is at the centre of stroke care in the region with expansion of our hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU). We deliver the highest number of thrombectomies in the UK.
Main duties of the job
* Management of acute admissions – thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
* Supervising the care of all patients in HASU and ASU, along with colleagues providing continuity of care for patients.
* Providing bi‑weekly consultant level input to patients cared for in the SSARU's at South Bristol Community Hospital or Weston General Hospital.
* Delivery of TIA (at Bristol Royal Infirmary) / neurovascular outpatient clinics.
* Clinical and educational supervision of juniors including senior clinical fellows.
* Contribution to training and education of the stroke team.
* Clinical audit and research participation.
Person specification
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Maintain full registration with the GMC; GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment.
* CCT in Stroke Medicine (desirable); CESR applicants must have CESR in place at interview.
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices.
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine.
* Evidence of recent CME, audit projects and written work.
* Proven teaching ability and willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships; good verbal and written communication skills.
* Motivation to undertake research, with evidence of relevant publications.
* Willingness to work flexibly to provide cover for other consultants; commitment to building a stroke centre of excellence.
Working for our organisation
We also have support for relocation expenses (details available on request). The Stroke Department provides 24‑hr acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, hyperacute and acute stroke care, TIA clinics, and sub‑acute stroke rehabilitation at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital. An advanced team of Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Physician Associates support 24/7.
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