Consultant in Stroke Medicine
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Consultant in Stroke Medicine
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and committed Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a forward-thinking and supportive team at a well-established healthcare trust in the South East of England. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver high-quality Stroke Services for the local population while working within a collaborative and ambitious environment.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive stroke care across the full patient pathway. The service is based at a central, state-of-the-art Acute Stroke Centre and supported by an integrated network of rehabilitation and community services. AI/telemedicine is available to enhance thrombolysis and on-call processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Emergency Care
- Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls with the on-call stroke team.
- Coordinate thrombectomy referrals and patient transfers.
- Provide inpatient ward reviews, including ITU patients.
Acute Stroke Centre (ASC)
- Manage hyper-acute stroke admissions and associated complications.
- Deliver outstanding care to acute stroke and rehabilitation patients.
- Lead care planning and best-interest meetings, working closely with the MDT, patients, and their families.
Outpatient Services
- Conduct TIA and Stroke Clinics, including follow-up reviews and associated administration.
On-Call Rota
- 1:4 weekends: managing new admissions and TIA clinics.
- 1:6 thrombolysis on-call, supported by AI/telemedicine systems.
Why Join this Hospital Trust?
- Flexible job planning tailored to suit your interests and the service’s needs.
- Opportunities to lead service developments with protected time allocated for innovation.
- Support from a robust, multidisciplinary team, including two Community Stroke Rehabilitation Teams delivering Early Supported Discharge (ESD) and pathways to rehabilitation beds.
What we're looking for?
We’re seeking an accredited physician with a specialist interest in Stroke Medicine. Applicants must hold full GMC registration. Strong communication and leadership skills, alongside a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, are essential. MRCP is also an essential requirement.
About the Trust
The organisation is a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality care to over half a million people across a diverse region. The Trust has received accolades for its clinical services and workplace culture:
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective by the CQC.
- Ongoing investment in infrastructure through a transformational redevelopment program.
The Stroke Service is part of an ambitious clinical strategy to consolidate and enhance specialist care on a single-site model, ensuring the best outcomes for patients.
Join a service that’s not just about providing excellent care but also about shaping the future of Stroke Medicine.
Please get in contact today:
sally@indigohealthcare.co.uk
+44 7389 721918