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East MidlandsStroke MedicinePermanentConsultant113,565 to 150,569 a year

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant Stroke Physician to join an established stroke service within a leading NHS hospital in the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive stroke care, encompassing hyperacute and acute stroke management, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient neurovascular services. The department works collaboratively with regional specialist services to provide high-quality, integrated care for patients across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant with an interest in developing stroke services, contributing to clinical research, and improving outcomes for patients through evidence-based practice.

About the Service

The stroke service manages approximately 600 confirmed stroke admissions annually and provides a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Hyperacute and acute stroke care, including thrombolysis.

• Inpatient stroke management and rehabilitation.

• Rapid-access transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics.

• Integrated community stroke rehabilitation.

• Multidisciplinary assessment and treatment.

• Access to specialist neurovascular imaging and interventional services.

• Participation in clinical research and ongoing service development.

The service benefits from a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including specialist stroke nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals.

There are also opportunities to participate in clinical research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and developing the stroke service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with acute stroke and related conditions.

• Participating in hyperacute stroke services, including thrombolysis cover and the assessment of acute referrals.

• Undertaking inpatient ward rounds and overseeing the ongoing management and rehabilitation of stroke patients.

• Providing outpatient care through rapid-access TIA clinics and other relevant clinics.

• Contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborating with colleagues across the stroke pathway.

• Supporting the integrated community stroke service by providing specialist clinical advice when required.

• Participating in the stroke consultant on-call rota, including weekday and weekend cover.

• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, research, and continuous service improvement.

• Providing clinical supervision, education, and training for doctors in training and other healthcare professionals.

• Supporting the development of clinical protocols, guidelines, and service strategy.

The post is offered on a 10 PA contract, comprising direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including a licence to practise.

• MRCP or evidence of an equivalent qualification.

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in an appropriate specialty, or eligibility for a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) within six months of interview.

• Appropriate specialist training and experience in Stroke Medicine.

• Experience sufficient to fulfil the clinical responsibilities of the post.

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and maintain clinical credibility with colleagues.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied clinical workload.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, relatives, GPs, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

• A commitment to continuing professional development, clinical governance, and audit.

• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Desirable Criteria

The following would be advantageous:

• A higher degree, such as an MD or PhD.

• Completion of a Stroke Medicine Fellowship.

• Experience in clinical research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Previous management or administrative experience.

• Demonstrable teaching experience and relevant training.

• An interest in future leadership and service development opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join an established stroke service with a broad clinical remit and access to specialist facilities and multidisciplinary expertise.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of stroke care, support research and education, and play an important role in improving outcomes for patients across the East Midlands.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you are a Consultant Stroke Physician looking for your next career opportunity in the NHS, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact Remedium Partners today to find out more about this position and explore how we can support your next career move.

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