Overview
This appointment is for a Stroke Consultant who can deliver high quality care along the entire Stroke Service pathway, including hyper‑acute care, regional 7‑day TIA service, our new Neurovascular Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC), stroke acute and rehabilitation care, stroke outpatient/follow‑up clinics and stroke research. It is a permanent full‑time post but full‑time or part‑time working can be accommodated.
The post will be based at the Bournemouth site.
Responsibilities
* Management of inpatients on the 43‑bed Stroke Unit at RBH including hyper‑acute stroke patients.
* Attend and participate in TIA and stroke outpatient clinics and the Neurovascular SDEC once it is established.
* Participate in the Stroke ambulatory service and support the Early Supported Discharge service.
* Participate in the weekend HASU rota at 1 in 8 frequency.
* Clinical administration, included in the sessional time allocation (≈ 1 DCC per week).
* Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
* Support in‑patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
* Teaching duties as required; take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical & nursing staff, General Practitioners, and other clinical professionals.
* Take part in departmental, regional and national audits.
* Management and development of the service using Quality Improvement Methodology.
* Domiciliary visits where agreed appropriate.
* Pursue research and act as Principal Investigator in selected NIHR trials.
Working Hours and Schedule
Session allocation: 8 days clinical contact (DCC) and 2 days sub‑specialty (SPA). Clinical administration time is part of the sessional allocation and is expected to be approximately 1 DCC per week. One SPA slot may be flexible or off‑site. The on‑call rota is 1‑in‑10 overnight on‑call. Equipment is supplied to enable images and clinical information to be reviewed and accessed off‑site at home.
The weekend work consists of a hyper‑acute ward round on site and supervision of a TIA clinic (on site or remote) – currently 1‑in‑8 frequency.
Benefits
Golden Hello of up to £20,000 available for eligible candidates, subject to terms and conditions.
Relocation support package for eligible candidates in accordance with Trust policy.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026.
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