Overview
Discover Island Life, Drive Stroke Excellence: Consultant Physician, Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
Seeking a fulfilling Consultant Physician role in Stroke Medicine within a supportive, innovative island setting? St. Mary’s NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our collaborative team. You'll play a key role in delivering and advancing our comprehensive acute stroke and rehabilitation services, empowered by cutting-edge technology including Rapid AI and readily accessible CT perfusion imaging.
Why Choose a Career with Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Shape and lead the delivery of exceptional stroke care to our Island community.
- Embrace Innovation: Utilize advanced diagnostics like Rapid AI and immediate CT perfusion to enhance patient outcomes.
- Thrive in Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Specialist Nurses, Therapists, and benefit from the support of rotating Consultants from Queen Alexandra Hospital.
- Contribute to a Full Spectrum of Care: Be integral to our established 24/7 thrombolysis service (with remote out-of-hours support), 5-day TIA clinic, proactive Early Supported Discharge Team, and dedicated rehabilitation services.
- Achieve Work-Life Balance: This full-time role encourages applications for part-time or job-share arrangements, with flexible job plan discussions welcomed.
- Benefit from Relocation Support: We offer a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.
Island Life: More Than Just a Job
The Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:
- Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
- Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (from just 10 minutes), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
- Vibrant Community & Benefits: Immerse yourself in a welcoming community and take advantage of benefits including an onsite nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts, and the chance to hire our Trust's beach hut.
Ready to blend a challenging and rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle? We welcome your application and the opportunity to discuss this exciting role further.
Contribution:
- Provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services.
- Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine services.
- Participate in a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
- Contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff.
- Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties.
- Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
Note: This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.