Job Description
Job Description
Consultant Stroke Physician
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time and part time hours considered
Salary: £99,532 - £131,281 per annum
We are proud to be working with an NHS Trust based in Bristol who are currently seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to become part of their evolving stroke department in Bristol to contribute to the growth and strategic development of their services.
Their focus is on driving improvement within acute stroke services for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), alongside extending support to the wider Severn Region and beyond, encompassing advanced procedures like Mechanical Thrombectomy (which is performed 24/7).
Since May 2023, the Comprehensive Stroke Centre, based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital is at the centre of stroke care in the region with expansion of the hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU).
What will you be doing?
The successful candidate will have responsibilities that include supporting the delivery of acute services, involvement in Mon-Fri transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics, and handling ward referrals at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Additionally, participation in bi-weekly ward consultant rounds at the Stroke Sub Acute Rehab Units (SSARU's) located at South Bristol Community Hospital and/or Weston General Hospital will be expected.
This position offers an opportunity to be part of an evolving landscape in stroke care, contributing to its growth and optimisation. Join our client as they build on their high quality care and SSNAP 'A' rating, working as a team to enhance stroke services and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties
management of acute admissions - thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
supervising the care of all patients in HASU and ASU, along with colleagues providing continuity of care for patients
providing bi-weekly Consultant level input to patients cared for in the SSARU's at Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital
delivery of TIA (at Bristol Royal Infirmary) / neurovascular outpatient clinics
Supervision and education
clinical and educational supervision of juniors including senior clinical fellows
contribution to training and education of the stroke team
Clinical Audit
Research
What do you need?
Qualification and Registration
Essential
MRCP or equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC
GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. PhD / MD
CCT in Stroke Medicine
What next?
Click apply, complete the details, and we will be in touch with next steps.
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