Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine - QEHB

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham invites applications for a Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine. This role involves providing specialized care in a dedicated stroke unit with responsibilities including participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical leadership. Candidates should possess a medical degree, full GMC registration, and relevant clinical experience in stroke medicine. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-quality stroke service in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Medical training equivalent to SpR rotations in the UK.
• Experience in Stroke Medicine and thrombolysis delivery.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to stroke patients.
• Participate in the MDT meetings for patient-centered decisions.
• Deliver SpR-level care within the stroke unit.

Skills

High-quality patient care

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Medical Degree from a recognised University

Full GMC registration

MRCP

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine - QEHB

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Applications are invited for the post of Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Stroke Medicine based at QEHB, commencing as soon as possible.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) provides one of the busiest and most advanced stroke services in the region, admitting around 1,700 stroke patients per year through our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). Many patients are repatriated within 48 hours to one of our partner Acute Stroke Units (ASUs) at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital or Good Hope Hospital.

Our dedicated 36-bed Stroke Unit (Ward 514) combines HASU and ASU care, accepting direct stroke admissions from the Emergency Department. The ward delivers comprehensive care across the full stroke pathway – from hyper-acute intervention and physiological monitoring to early rehabilitation – all within a single, integrated unit.

We have an excellent multi-disciplinary team (MDT), with regular MDT meetings and close collaboration between physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, social workers, and medical staff. We also maintain strong links with our community rehabilitation partners, particularly Moseley Hall Hospital, which provides both general stroke and specialist neurorehabilitation services.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Shared ward round responsibilities within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) on Ward 514, QEHB, as part of a 7-day working service.
• Shared care of Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB)
• Weekly consultant-led TIA clinic.
• Participation in the on‑call middle grade rota for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, ensuring timely access to hyper‑acute interventions.
• Completion of associated clinical administration, including accurate documentation and communication with patients, families, and primary care teams.
• Active participation in audit, research, and clinical governance activities, including attendance at the monthly Departmental Meeting.
• Educational supervision and support for resident medical staff within the stroke service.
• Active contribution to service delivery and development, including participation in strategic and operational planning.
• Support of Band 7 Stroke Nurse Specialists while on call.

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.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Contribute to the ongoing expansion and development of the stroke service.
• Provide high-quality clinical care to stroke patients across the acute and rehabilitation pathways.
• Join the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting on the stroke unit, ensuring collaborative and patient-centred decision making.
• Offer clinical leadership, supervision, and support to resident doctors on the stroke ward.
• Deliver SpR-level care for inpatients within the stroke unit.
• Participate in a weekly consultant-led TIA clinic.
• Participate in the stroke middle-grade on-call rota at QEHB.
• Contribute to specialty referrals and interdepartmental collaboration as required.

Leadership and Governance

• Demonstrate excellence in patient care and commitment to continuous service improvement.
• Provide leadership to a team of resident doctors, overseeing care for inpatients on the stroke ward and associated areas.
• Deputise with supervision for consultant colleagues as needed, including cover for planned leave and exceptional short‑notice absences.
• Actively contribute to departmental education, audit, and clinical governance meetings, supporting a culture of safety, learning, and improvement.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Exhibit well‑developed listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and with patients and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from a recognised University.
• Full GMC registration.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• MRCP.

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to be appointed to SpR rotations in the UK.
• Appropriate experience in Stroke Medicine & delivery of Thrombolysis.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for care of patients.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit.
• Knowledge & understanding of role of ethical committee.

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.