Stroke Consultant
Join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust as a Stroke Consultant, based at the Bournemouth site. The post offers full‑time or part‑time working and is a permanent, full‑time position with a closing date of 17 May 2026.
Relocation Support – The Trust provides a relocation expenses package for eligible candidates, in accordance with Trust policy, to support a smooth transition into the post.
Golden Hello – In recognition of national workforce shortages, a Golden Hello of up to £20,000 is available for eligible candidates, subject to agreed terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will deliver comprehensive care across the Stroke Service pathway, including hyper‑acute care, TIA service, the Neurovascular Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC), acute and rehabilitation care, outpatient/follow‑up clinics, and stroke research. You will also play a key role in driving service improvement and ensuring the highest quality care.
* 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 established.
* Participate in the Stroke Ambulatory service and Support to Early Supported Discharge service.
* Support in‑patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
* Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
* Teach junior medical and nursing staff, general practitioners, and other clinical professions.
* Take part in department, regional and national audits.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives to manage and develop the service.
* Pursue research and, where appropriate, act as Principal Investigator in selected NIHR trials.
The post includes a 1 in 10 overnight on‑call rotation, a hyper‑acute ward round on weekends, and supervision of the TIA clinic (1 in 8 frequency). Clinical administration is part of the sessional time allocation.
Person Specification
Experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General & Geriatric Medicine, Neurology or Acute Medicine, with subspecialty training in Stroke Medicine.
* Experience in Stroke Medicine, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathways.
* Demonstrated ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
* Experience supervising SpRs or specialist trainees.
* Evidence of development, delivery and management of a quality stroke service.
Skills
* Wide knowledge, experience and high competence in stroke medicine.
* Knowledge of good medical practice and General Medical Council requirements.
* Sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload, use initiative and cope with stressful situations calmly.
* Adherence to high ethical standards and ability to critically review research.
* Effective teaching skills and ability to supervise postgraduate research.
Qualifications
* Medical qualification registered with the GMC.
* License to practise with the General Medical Council.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine, General, Acute Medicine or Neurology and/or Stroke Medicine (CCT, CESR or European Community Rights).
* MRCP or equivalent.
* BLS or ALS certification.
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
* Substantive NHS experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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