Consultant Stroke Physician

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bristol NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to join an evolving stroke department focused on enhancing acute services for the region. In this temporary role, you'll be involved in advanced stroke care, supervising junior staff, and contributing to clinical audits, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Expert in care and management of stroke patients.
• Recent experience in UK hospital systems.
• Experience in teaching and conducting clinical audits.

Responsibilities

• Management of acute stroke admissions and overseeing patient care.
• Participating in TIA clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
• Providing supervision and education for junior staff.

Skills

Management of acute admissions

Clinical training in cerebrovascular conditions

Teaching ability

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration

GMC Specialist Register

Higher academic qualification (e.g., PhD/MD)

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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. 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

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

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

Essential criteria

• MRCP or equivalent
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher academic qualification e.g. PhD / MD
• CCT in Stroke Medicine
  
  

Training + Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Training and Experience of management of spasticity including administration of botulinum toxin
  
  

Training,management+audit

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completion of a general management course or programme
  
  

Research,Teaching,Publications

Essential criteria

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergrads and postgrads
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at North Bristol NHS Trust by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Consultant jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

Bath, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Consultant in Clinical Oncology (Breast Cancer)

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago

Speculative Facilities Operations Director

Leigh Woods, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leigh Woods, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Medical Secretary/Administrative & Patient Support Assistant

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Medical Sales Representative - South West / South Central

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.