Consultant in Stroke Medicine - West Norfolk

West Norfolk. Posted 5 months ago

The role

A Consultant in Stroke Medicine will lead and develop a stroke service at an NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing hyperacute assessment, managing rehabilitation, and overseeing secondary prevention.

What you will do

Provide consultant-led assessment and management of patients with acute stroke and TIA
Lead and participate in thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy pathways
Oversee management of patients on the acute stroke unit
Provide clinical oversight for complex stroke presentations
Contribute to the stroke on-call rota
Lead consultant input into the stroke rehabilitation pathway
Oversee secondary prevention clinics
Support development of early supported discharge services
Take an active role in stroke clinical governance and SSNAP
Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff

Required qualifications

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine, or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview
MRCP (UK) or equivalent specialist qualification
Completion of a recognised higher specialty training programme with substantial stroke medicine experience, or equivalent
Demonstrable experience in the full stroke pathway
Experience in TIA clinic management and secondary prevention strategies
Familiarity with thrombectomy referral pathways and regional network working
Ability to work independently as a consultant
Evidence of engagement with SSNAP, clinical audit, and stroke service quality improvement

Benefits

Flexible job planning
Generous SPA allocation
Defined and manageable on-call commitment
Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
Dedicated Study Leave budget
Support for RCP and BASP CPD requirements
Access to staff wellbeing services
Employee assistance programme
Health and fitness facilities

About the company

Pulse Healthcare Doctors is a medical recruitment partner supporting NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations across the UK.