Stroke - Consultant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a motivated and compassionate multidisciplinary team in South West England. The successful candidate will provide inpatient and outpatient Stroke Medicine services, contribute to the continued development of stroke pathways and work collaboratively across acute, community and regional services. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to service transformation, patient outcomes and the future strategic direction of Stroke Medicine across the region.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive acute, hyperacute and rehabilitation Stroke Medicine services; Provide inpatient and outpatient Stroke Medicine care; Undertake TIA clinics and contribute to stroke MDT activity; Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine duties; Participate in the 1 in 11 acute medical on-call rota; Supervise and support junior medical staff; Contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education; Participate in clinical audit, governance, CPD and quality improvement; Support service development and pathway transformation; Contribute to research and evidence-based practice

Requirements

Full GMC registration and licence to practise; Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics; MBBS or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent; Recognised training in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience in Stroke Medicine; High level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine; Competence in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of acute stroke; Experience teaching undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff; Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to the speciality; Strong clinical expertise in Stroke Medicine and General Internal Medicine; A commitment to developing high-quality, cost-effective stroke services; Ability to develop and improve services; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team; Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively under pressure; Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development