Consultant Stroke Physician
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main Responsibilities
Appoint a full‑time Consultant in Stroke Medicine at UHS. Work across all areas of the pathway, from hyper‑acute management for local stroke admissions, inpatient referrals, and regional cases for mechanical thrombectomy and decompressive hemicraniectomy, to inpatient stroke care including rehabilitation.
Lead the multidisciplinary team comprising stroke advanced care practitioners, nursing staff, specialist physiotherapy, occupational and speech and language therapy, orthoptists, and neuropsychology. Run or supervise daily TIA clinics and monthly stroke follow‑up clinics.
Deliver educational activities, including teaching undergraduate medical students through small tutorial groups and bedside teaching, and postgraduate training for resident doctors, weekly stroke journal clubs, and support for MRCP exam preparation.
Leadership & Development
Support flexible working; provide access to NHS discounts, 35 days paid holiday (pro‑rata), and a generous pension scheme.
Contributions to national research (ATTEST 2, OPTIMAS, ESCAPE‑MeVO) and innovation in prehospital video triage; part of a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service rated 3rd highest nationwide.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
* MRCP or equivalent
Desirable Criteria
* CCT in General (Internal) Medicine or similar / geriatric medicine or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
* CCT in Stroke
* Research Qualification
* Education/Training Qualification
Aptitudes and Skills – Essential
* Evidence of working effectively in multi‑professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Good organisational and prioritisation skills
Aptitudes and Skills – Desirable
o Experience delivering mechanical thrombectomy
o Leading and managing a stroke service
o Research Experience
o Management skills
o Teaching ability
Living Trust Values
o Patients First
o Always Improving
o Working Together
Interviews will be held on 20th May 2026.
This vacancy closes on or before 9th April 2026.
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