Consultant - Stroke Physician (from any previous background)

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is inviting applications for a Consultant Stroke Physician to join their innovative team. Candidates with backgrounds in Geriatrics, Neurology, or Acute Medicine will be welcomed. This position offers responsibilities such as delivering expert input for in-hours stroke care and contributing to a 24/7 telemedicine rota. The ideal candidate will benefit from a supportive working environment and have opportunities for professional development and research involvement.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Job-sharing opportunities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Appointee must have GMC Registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Experience in teaching, clinical audit, and governance is essential.
• Strong clinical skills and excellent communication are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert input for in-hours reperfusion decisions.
• Contribute to a 24/7 regional thrombectomy telemedicine rota.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for stroke care.

Skills

Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)

Clinical Audit

Clinical Governance

Strong clinical and personal credibility

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT

Job description

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is inviting applications for a Consultant Stroke Physician to join our expanding, innovative stroke team. We welcome candidates from a range of training backgrounds, including Geriatrics, Neurology, or Acute Medicine. The successful applicant will be based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and will have the opportunity to tailor part of their job plan to include non‑stroke clinical interests, depending on experience and preference.

This is an exciting time to join our service, which has some of the best stroke imaging metrics in the South West and consistently high thrombectomy referral rates. The post includes delivering expert input for in‑hours reperfusion decisions and contributing to a forthcoming 24/7 regional thrombectomy telemedicine rota in collaboration with Derriford Hospital, the regional thrombectomy centre.

The Stroke Service

Stroke care is a strategic priority for the Trust, and this role supports a broad stroke pathway that includes:

• Early specialist input at the front door
• Acute stroke care (Hyperacute and Acute Stroke Units)
• Inpatient stroke rehabilitation across two dedicated units
• Outpatient follow‑up and community stroke services

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work alongside a supportive and experienced team of consultants, nurses, therapists, and stroke specialists across the pathway. There are strong MDT ties with Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Community Stroke Teams. We also collaborate closely with Derriford Hospital and the Bristol Structural Heart Disease Service on advanced interventions such as PFO closure.

Opportunities for Development

• Subspecialist Interests: Develop niche areas within stroke such as complex thrombophilia, supported by access to regional neurovascular and haematology MDTs.
• Research: Our department is research active and regularly participates in high‑quality national and international stroke trials.
• Teaching & Innovation: Opportunities are available for involvement in medical education, quality improvement, and service redesign.

This post is based within the Eldercare department— a proactive, compassionate and forward‑thinking team, offering a positive and collaborative working environment. Flexible working and job‑sharing options are available. For newly appointed consultants, job plans include 2.5 SPAs in the first year to support professional development.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of around £380 million and 750 beds.

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS ICB and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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Additional Information

• Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent) at the time of interview.
• We encourage applications from newly qualified consultants, part‑time workers, and those interested in job‑sharing.
• If you are relocating with a partner, we offer support with employment opportunities within the Trust.

• We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice. GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT). Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.

Practical and Intellectual Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical and personal credibility, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible in approach and able to adapt

Additional Circumstances

Essential

• Current and valid visa to allow work in the UK

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