Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke to join their team at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This 6-month position begins in February 2026, offering registrar-level experience in acute admissions, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy. Candidates must possess an MB BS and GMC registration, and should have significant experience in acute medicine or neurology. This role provides valuable training opportunities and experience in a reputable stroke care center.

Qualifications

• Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
• Recent experience in UK hospital systems & practices.
• Minimum 2 years experience as SHO (or equivalent).
• 4 months experience in acute medicine/neurology/stroke.

Responsibilities

• Lead on acute admissions, thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
• Conduct HASU/ASU ward rounds.
• Support delivery of TIA Clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Examination skills

Thrombolysis experience

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

GMC registration

ALS up to date

MRCP

Job description

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST, SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL BRISTOL

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN STROKE(ST3 + LEVEL)

North Bristol NHS Trust is looking to appoint Senior Clinical Fellow at ST3 level or above in Stroke for 6 months. Position commencing February 2026.

For those who have completed CT/IM level medical training and gained or nearly completed MRCP, these posts will provide registrar level experience and training in stroke and hence be a springboard for NTN applications in neurology or other specialties where experience in neurology or stroke play a significant part.

Main duties of the job

The roles will be leading on acute admissions, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, HASU/ASU ward rounds at North Bristol NHS Trust. In addition the post holder will be supporting the delivery of TIA Clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Site. The Senior Clinical Fellows also have opportunity to undergo training and development, valued as a core part of the Stroke team.

See job description for more information.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust is a specialist centre for acute stroke, and alongside thrombolysis we offer thrombectomy to the region. The Department of Stroke and Neurology at Southmead has a national and international reputation for excellent neurological care and research and is part of a large regional neuroscience centre. We provide specialist neurological and stroke care to patients from Bristol and throughout the South West peninsula and South Wales. In addition to acute stroke and general neurology services the department provides high level sub-speciality care in areas including Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-inflammatory disorders, Peripheral Nerve Disease, Neuro-ophthalmology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Cognitive disorders, Neuromuscular diseases and neurovascular disorders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, candidates are asked to please see the attached job description for details on main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Basic qualification

Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• GMC registration
• ALS up to date
• MRCP

Experience

Essential

• Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years experience as SHO (or equivalent).
• 4 months experience as SHO in acute medicine/ elderly care/ neurology/stroke

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Competent in history taking and examination skills.
• Thrombolysis experience

Communication / personal skill

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Research / Publications

Essential

• Demonstrate interest in research

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to published research

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Participated in an audit or quality improvement project

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB

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