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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and highly motivated Consultant Stroke Physician to join a well-established and high-performing Stroke Service in North West England. This role offers the chance to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, end-to-end stroke care while contributing to the ongoing development and strategic growth of stroke services across the region. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive department with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality stroke care. There are excellent opportunities to develop interests in research, education, leadership, and service improvement while helping shape the future direction of stroke services.
Job Responsibility
Provide comprehensive consultant-led care across hyper-acute, acute, rehabilitation, and community stroke pathways
Participate in the Consultant of the Week model, leading daily ward rounds within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Unit
Deliver senior medical input into acute stroke assessment and thrombolysis services
Support rapid access TIA and stroke review clinics with access to same-day imaging services
Participate in the specialist stroke on-call rota, including remote hyper-acute stroke assessment and thrombolysis advice
Undertake responsibility for ongoing care of stroke rehabilitation and step-down patients
Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider multidisciplinary team
Supervise and train junior doctors, specialist nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
Participate in teaching, education, and continuing professional development activities.
Requirements
Full GMC Registration
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register through CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights pathway
MRCP or equivalent qualification
CCST/CCT in General Medicine and Stroke Medicine (or within six months of award)
Extensive experience in the management of stroke patients
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Teaching experience or a strong interest in medical education
Evidence of clinical audit participation and governance involvement
Research activity and publications relevant to stroke medicine
Evidence of management skills and leadership capability
Ability to work effectively within and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Nice to have
Higher degree in Stroke Medicine, such as MD, PhD, or equivalent
Recognised teaching skills qualification
Recognised communication skills training
Leadership development qualification or recognised leadership course
Additional experience in service transformation, education, or academic stroke medicine.