Consultant Stroke Physician

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician for a fixed term role at North Bristol NHS Trust. This position involves managing acute stroke services and contributing to the development of stroke care in the region. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to enhance patient care and participate in educational initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact stroke services positively, with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Expert in stroke care across all phases.
• Experience in audit projects and training.
• Proven teaching ability and research track record.

Responsibilities

• Management of acute admissions and thrombolysis.
• Supervision of junior staff and education.
• Participation in TIA clinics and ward referrals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Research

Education

MRCP or equivalent

PhD / MD

CCT in Stroke Medicine

Job description

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. This post is a fixed term position for 12months commencing October 2025.

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 biweekly 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

About us

The Stroke Department is a major part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. It provides inpatient and outpatients 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 23 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.

Job 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.

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 building a stroke centre of excellence both in patient care and research.

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

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.