As a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality stroke and TIA services within a well-established, motivated multidisciplinary team. You will work across the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), and rehabilitation areas, providing expert inpatient care, participating in the Stroke in-reach service, and leading outpatient Stroke/TIA clinics.
Responsibilities
* Provide consultant-level diagnosis, treatment, and care for stroke and TIA patients
* Lead and participate in Stroke and TIA outpatient clinics
* Support hyperacute stroke pathways, including thrombolysis and telemedicine liaison
* Work closely with MDT colleagues including therapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, and acute physicians
* Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and SSNAP performance
About the department and setting
* Strong MDT including therapists, psychologists, dieticians, and stroke-trained nurses
* Onsite thrombolysis with regional telemedicine support out of hours
* Established referral pathways to Cambridge and UCL for thrombectomy
* Active involvement in research, innovation, and digital transformation
* Supportive consultant team with opportunities for leadership and service development
Essential qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
* UK Right to Work
* DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Desirable qualifications
* Experience in service development, audit, or quality improvement
* Interest in teaching, research, or leadership roles
* Experience contributing to SSNAP performance or pathway redesign
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