Locum Consultant in Stroke

Job type:Permanent
Location:North East
Salary/Rate:Up to £139,882 p.a for 10 PAs
Grade:Locum Consultant
Specialty:Stroke
Job ref:5901
Post Date:17.09.24
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About the Role

Job Opportunity: Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine
North East NHS Foundation Trust  


About the Role:
We are excited to invite applications for a Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join the dedicated and friendly team. The service delivers high-quality care across hyper-acute, acute, and rehabilitation domains of stroke medicine. 

Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the reperfusion on-call service, including thrombolysis and selecting patients for mechanical thrombectomy at the local neurosciences centre.
- Commit to a 1 in 6 on-call rota.
- Serve as the Physician of the Week 1 in 6 weeks (ward rounds).
- Manage Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit admissions.
- Conduct outpatient clinics, including TIA and stroke follow-ups.
- Provide consultant cover on the rehabilitation ward.

Opportunities for Career Development:
- Engage in cutting-edge stroke research and contribute to innovative service improvements.
- Tailor your role to your specific interests, whether clinical, research, or educational.
- Collaborate with a diverse medical consultant team from various backgrounds such as geriatrics, general medicine, acute medicine, neurology, and neuro-rehabilitation.
- Access academic roles and support for a combined clinical and research career if desired.

Candidate Requirements:
- Specialty Stroke Qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCP/FRCP
- Experience working with stroke patients

Why Choose the North East?
The North East offers a favourable cost of living, easy access to major cities, and excellent universities. It’s an ideal place to live and work, providing a great quality of life.

Interested?
If you are passionate about stroke medicine and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sally at sally@indigohealthcare.co.uk to discuss this opportunity further.
 

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