Stroke Consultant (Substantive)
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About the Role
Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Location: East Midlands
Contract: Substantive or Fixed-Term (No locum/hourly rate)
Salary: NHS Consultant Pay Scale
Trust: An established NHS Foundation Trust in the East Midlands
Directorate: Medicine
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a high-performing NHS stroke service. You will lead and deliver high-quality stroke care across inpatient and outpatient pathways, with access to state-of-the-art diagnostics, therapy teams, and collaborative multidisciplinary support. This is a vital role as the Trust strengthens its Hyperacute Stroke Unit and develops thrombectomy and rehabilitation services.
Main Responsibilities
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Lead daily stroke ward rounds on the Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Units.
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Conduct and support TIA and follow-up clinics.
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Participate in the thrombolysis rota (including remote advice).
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Provide clinical leadership in collaboration with Acute, General, Neurology, and Geriatric Medicine teams.
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Liaise closely with community stroke rehabilitation teams and allied health professionals.
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Support education for trainees, FY doctors, and medical students.
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Engage in audit, quality improvement, and research activity (e.g. SSNAP).
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Attend governance meetings, contribute to clinical strategy, and assist service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
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MRCP (UK) or equivalent
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
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Experience of stroke medicine in the NHS
Clinical Experience
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Strong clinical background in Stroke Medicine
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Experience in General/Internal/Acute/Neurology or Geriatrics
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NHS or UK healthcare experience
Teaching & Research
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Regular involvement in junior doctor education
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Experience in clinical audit or quality improvement
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Desire to contribute to stroke research and development
Skills & Attributes
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Excellent communication and leadership abilities
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Strong team player within MDTs
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Decision-making skills under pressure
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Flexible, collaborative, and patient-centred
Location Insight
East Midlands – A vibrant, centrally located city with excellent transport links, affordable housing, great schools, and access to the Peak District. The Trust spans several hospital sites, offering access to both urban and rural healthcare challenges and rewarding career growth opportunities.