Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine - Good Hope Hospital

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine to deliver high-class stroke services. The role includes managing acute stroke patients, participating in clinical governance, and contributing to clinical trials. Applicants should possess a Medical Degree and be registered with the GMC. This position offers opportunities for professional development and includes additional pay for out-of-hours work.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development

Auditing and quality improvement support

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience at Registrar level in GIM and Geriatrics.
• Ability to offer sound clinical opinion on a range of acute medical conditions.
• Experience of stroke care including hyperacute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute stroke patients.
• Participate in daily MDT meetings.
• Contribute to thrombolysis registrar rota.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Management of acute stroke patients

Neurorehabilitation

Participation in clinical trials

Education

Medical Degree

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Advanced Life Support

Full MRCP

Job description

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Overview

Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine - Good Hope Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals to join our team and help in delivery of high class stroke service in Good Hope Hospital across the whole stroke pathway. They will be responsible for the assessment and management of acute stroke patients along with post stroke medical complications and neurorehabilitation. There will be opportunities to participate in HASU work based at QEHB and participate in thrombolysis registrar rota. The appointees will also contribute to recruitment of patients to clinical trials including hyperacute stroke trials. The stroke clinical fellow will also contribute to the TIA service in the hospital. Support for the out-patient follow up of patients following discharge will also form part of the role. There are weekly educational sessions and regular clinical governance and morbidity and mortality review meetings. He will also play an active part in the daily stroke MDT meetings.

Main duties

A formal timetable will be agreed with individuals following appointment. The post holder will be subject to review to assess progress (including the relevant professional development activities undertaken). A stroke consultant will be allocated to supervise the post holder and also have responsibility for education and career developments. Study leave will be in accordance with the terms and conditions for medical staff. Access to office facilities, secretarial support and IT facilities will be available. Audit is well supported by the department. The appointee will be involved in audit and quality improvement activities undertaken within the department and will play an active role in the evaluation of new treatment modalities or processes.

There will be a requirement for the appointee to do out of hours either on weekdays or weekends. There will be an additional supplement given for the out of hours work.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Advanced Life Support
• Full MRCP

Experience

• Experience at Registrar level in GIM and Geriatrics.
• Ability to offer sound clinical opinion on a range of acute medical conditions
• Experience of stroke care including hyperacute care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust