Senior Clinical Fellow (Stroke)

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Southend is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke to join their esteemed stroke unit. The position involves inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, focusing on comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in stroke management and possess relevant qualifications, including an MBBS and MRCP.

Qualifications

• Strong previous experience in stroke.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and care of stroke patients in inpatient settings.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Management of stroke treatment protocols.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP part 1 and 2

Job description

Job summary

You will have opportunity to join the highly performing stroke unit in Southend University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust responsible for delivering acute stroke services to the population in the Southend area.

The Stroke department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recognised as a regional centre of excellence, it provides a caring and comprehensive service for all aspects of stroke treatment for the population of Southend and the surrounding area.

The post holder will also have the chance to work on the stroke rota with a frequency of 1:7 of early oncall shifts, late oncall shifts and weekend oncall shifts).

As a Senior Clinical Fellow for Stroke you will have the opportunity to cover inpatient work which will include treatment and care of patients in ASU through daily ward rounds and board rounds; active participation in weekly Multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences which involves care plans; rehabilitation goals and facilitating safe discharges.

Additionally, will also be involved in outpatient work which include TIA clinics and stroke clinics under consultant supervision.

Main duties of the job

o First class opportunity to undertake clinical assessment of a suspected stroke or TIA in an adult patient referred as an emergency to hospital or in an out-patient setting.

o Supervised learning to arrange and interpret appropriate investigations, self-sufficiency in imaging like brain scan and carotid Doppler to support or exclude diagnosis of a suspected stroke or TIA and its cause.

o Learning to manage hyper acute treatment for stroke TIA and common stroke mimics with current and emerging interventional management of patients undergoing cerebral reperfusion therapies in acute ischaemic stroke.

o Learning to manage immediate post-acute care of stroke including end-of-life care for stroke patients.

o Training to able to manage secondary prevention strategies following stroke or TIA.

o Contribute to post-discharge medical care, rehabilitation, and longer term social and vocational integration.

o Initial clerking in the Acute Take, assessment, diagnosis, and management of all patients admitted.

o Ward rounds with relevant consultants and managing of all patients on the wards, and any outlying wards.

o Referral of patients to other specialties.

o Necessary emergency investigation e.g., blood samples for crossmatch, X-ray etc.

o Appropriate discharge of patients after discussion with senior team members.

o Performing bedside practical procedures e.g., venous blood sampling, ABGs, urine catheter insertion, LP etc.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) - No banding

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-MED-SO-1720-C

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description/ personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached job description/ personal specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Strong previous experience in stroke

Desirable

• ALS certificate

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCP part 1 and 2

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking presentations

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Strong previous experience in stroke

Desirable

• ALS certificate

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• MRCP part 1 and 2

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives.

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking presentations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-On-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)