Lead Stroke Consultant — Acute & Hyper-Acute Care Leader

Black Pearl Consult; Hereford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine to lead patient care for acute and complex stroke presentations in Hereford, UK. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across hyper-acute and inpatient stroke services.

The role includes supervising juniors, contributing to service development, and taking part in on-call duties. GMC registration is preferred, with relocation support across the UK and adherence to NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience at a consultant or senior specialist level in stroke medicine or neurology.
• Medical degree with completed specialist training in Stroke Medicine, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, or General Internal Medicine with stroke expertise.
• GMC registration (preferred) — candidates eligible or in process of registration may also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of UK stroke care pathways, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and patient-centred care.
• Willing to relocate in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver consultant-level care for patients presenting with acute and complex stroke conditions
• Participate in hyper-acute stroke services, inpatient stroke care, and outpatient follow-up clinics
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including neurology, rehabilitation, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Support thrombolysis decision-making and acute stroke management protocols
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and teaching to junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals
• Participate in on-call and rota duties as required

Skills

Stroke medicine

Neurology

Leadership

Education

Specialist training in Stroke Medicine

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine to lead patient care for acute and complex stroke presentations in Hereford, UK. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across hyper-acute and inpatient stroke services.

The role includes supervising juniors, contributing to service development, and taking part in on-call duties. GMC registration is preferred, with relocation support across the UK and adherence to NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice.