Consultant Stroke Physician

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to join their evolving stroke department. This role focuses on enhancing acute stroke services and involves managing complex cases, supervising junior staff, and contributing to the strategic development of stroke care. The successful candidate will play a vital role in a team dedicated to providing high-quality care and will have the opportunity to work with advanced procedures like Mechanical Thrombectomy. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in the field of stroke medicine while collaborating with a passionate team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Premium

Support with relocation

Qualifications

• Expert in stroke care management across all phases.
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute admissions and supervise patient care.
• Deliver TIA and neurovascular outpatient clinics.

Skills

Stroke Medicine

Clinical Supervision

Research Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

CCT in Stroke Medicine

Higher academic qualification (PhD/MD)

Job description

Main area Stroke Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PA Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week (10 PA plus on call (OOH overnight / weekends)) Job ref MPBM769

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 06/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2025

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Job overview

We're seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to become part of our evolving stroke department at North Bristol NHS Trust to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our services.

Our 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, our Comprehensive Stroke Centre, based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital is at the centre of stroke care in the region with expansion of our hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU).

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 us as we build on our 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 South Bristol Community Hospital or 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:

Working for our organisation

The Stroke Department is a major part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. It provides inpatient and outpatient specialist stroke services including:

• 24hr acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
• Hyperacute and acute stroke care.
• TIA clinics at Bristol Royal Infirmary.
• Sub acute stroke rehabilitation at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital.

The Stroke Department provides all stroke services within NBT, currently with a team of 16 consultants from a combination of Neurology, Acute Medical and Care of the Elderly backgrounds leading the Trust’s Comprehensive Stroke Centre including both acute and rehabilitation services.

Hyperacute and acute services are supported 24/7 by a specialist team of experienced Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We also have invested in Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Physician Associates.

Please note there is a Recruitment and Retention Premium associated with this post and there can be support with relocation also (details available on request).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the role.

The successful applicant will be a team player, and be willing to work flexibly to provide cover for the other consultants who cover the Stroke Services.

The successful applicant can be from any parent specialty, but must have experience in stroke care. The job plan and clinic commitment will be adapted to be suitable to the appointee. Please discuss interests with our Specialty Lead - neurology, care of the elderly and acute medicine PAs may form part of the job plan for the successful candidates.

The essential requirement is that the appointee be expert in and committed to the care and management of people with stroke in all phases of their care, be committed to helping build a stroke centre of excellence both in patient care and research.

The attached job description has Royal College approval.

Person specification

Qualification and Registration

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
• GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment.
• Higher academic qualification e.g. PhD / MD.
• CCT in Stroke Medicine.

Training + Experience

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular conditions.
• Training and Experience of management of spasticity including administration of botulinum toxin.

Training, management + audit

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up.
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research, Teaching, Publications

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergrads and postgrads.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
• Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Neuroscience Directorate / team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills - with colleagues, staff at all levels and patients.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
• Ambition to work with the department to develop new services to the benefit of our patients.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel [phone].

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.

In accordance with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, staff in a redeployment situation will be given prior consideration for any suitable vacancies advertised for this Trust.

Exceptional Healthcare, Personally Delivered

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Linda Matthews Job title General Manager for Stroke Email address [e-mail]

If you would like to find out more about this great opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive team, please contact our Clinical Lead Dr James Dodd at [e-mail] or General Manager Linda Matthews at [e-mail].