Overview
The Great Western Hospital is pleased to offer the opportunity to Stroke Medicine Consultants to join the existing team. Are you looking to start your career as a Consultant in a supportive and caring Stroke Service, or are you an existing Consultant looking for a new and exciting change where you can really make a difference? We are a supportive and close-knit team focused on giving the very best care to our patients at all times and would love to have you on board. We welcome applicants from Consultants who have experience in Stroke Medicine, either from a GIM, Stroke or Neurology backgrounds.
Responsibilities
* Working closely with the existing team of Consultants to contribute to and improve our stroke pathways and SSNAP performance.
* Provide evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Continue responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support).
* Develop sub-specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
* Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
* Provide cover for Consultant colleagues’ periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
* Participate in clinical audit and continuing medical education.
* Conduct suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Participate in an out-of-hours consultant rota, as detailed within the job plan section.
* Detail other responsibilities such as the patients that will be under the care of the successful candidate.
STAR values
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
* Service — We will put our patients first
* Teamwork — We will work together
* Ambition — We will aspire to provide the best service
* Respect — We will act with integrity
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division. Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
* To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
* To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
* The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
* Work in partnership with colleagues in other Divisions within the Trust.
* As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
* Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
* Undertake direct supervision of junior colleagues and participate in departmental/trust-wide teaching programmes.
* Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management.
* Appointed candidates will embody the STAR values and use the principles of the NHS Constitution for England to guide decisions.
Further details can be found on the attached JD
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
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