Our Medicine Division at North West Anglia Foundation Trust is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team of Stroke Consultants delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient stroke services across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
We are a leading hub of innovations in precision stroke medicine implementing new technologies such as Clopidogrel resistance testing, multimodule point-of-care ultrasound in neurology, neurointensive care and stroke medicine, pre-hospital stroke video triage, mobile stroke unit.
We also run highly specialised services including young stroke and spasticity services and much more.
At both NWAFT and CUH, we place a strong emphasis on innovation and research. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in research initiatives and service improvement projects aligned with national priorities and local commissioning needs. You will also contribute to the training and development of your colleagues doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, cross organisational team committed to delivering high quality stroke care and driving future service development across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
This post is offered as 10 PAs, including 1:5 weekend daytime work (9am-5pm), and on call working. Please see the attached job Description document for more details. Part time applicants will be considered.
This role will be working closely with our colleagues within the IC; bringing innovative collaboration between North West Anglia and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trusts, to enhance stroke care across the region by combining clinical expertise, shared learning, and best practice and contribute to service development and clinical governance.
You will play a key role in delivering emergency and acute stroke care, including thrombolysis, thrombectomy and early rehabilitation, as well as supporting outpatient services for stroke and TIA patients. You may also work with community teams such as the Early Supported Discharge service, and provide specialist advice to colleagues across other specialties.
As a Stroke Consultant, you will bring your expertise in managing thrombolysis, thrombectomy referrals, Emergency TIA service, ward rounds, inpatient referrals, and MDT meetings, as per an internal rota.
You must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or possess equivalent experience). We will provide suitable office accommodation, secretarial support, and IT access.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Clinical CareThe postholder will support the delivery of stroke services for Greater Peterborough and Southwest Lincolnshire. The primary base will be Peterborough City Hospital, working within the Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Units, with potential cross-site work at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. The role forms part of a team of twelve stroke specialists providing emergency and hyperacute care, acute and rehabilitation care, virtual stroke services, and TIA and outpatient clinics. The postholder will work closely with consultants to ensure equitable service provision and contribute to cross-cover arrangements.
ResearchThe Acute Stroke Centre is highly research-active and supported by specialist research nurses. The postholder will have opportunities to participate in national and international studies and to develop original research. The service is recognised for leadership in point-of-care ultrasound and contributes to multiple international programmes, including WON and SECRETO, alongside pre-hospital stroke research initiatives.
Teaching and TrainingThe postholder will provide specialist advice across the Trust and contribute to the education of multidisciplinary teams. The department delivers regional and national stroke training, including simulation programmes, and is active in international POCUS education. The role includes supervision of junior doctors and teaching of medical students.
Leadership and Governance
The postholder will contribute to service management, development of regional stroke pathways, and clinical governance. Participation in audit, mandatory training, and infection prevention standards is required.
Professional DevelopmentExtensive CPD, departmental teaching, and Trust-wide learning opportunities are available.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Consultant Stroke Physician Clinical Lead