Stroke Consultant: Innovative Care Leader & Research

National health service; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Consultant level stroke specialists to join the team. The post involves assessing acute stroke patients via hot line calls, determining thrombolysis and thrombectomy suitability, and running TIA clinics for prevention.

You will participate in daily HASU/ASU ward rounds, oversee rehabilitation programs, and manage follow-up clinics with a focus on high-quality, cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Stroke specialty.
• GMC registration and Licence to Practise in the UK are required.
• Desirable: attendance at a recognised management course.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with suspected acute stroke on the hot line and assess suitability for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy.
• Conduct TIA clinics for stroke prevention.
• Lead daily morning ward rounds on HASU/ASU and oversee rehabilitation in stroke rehab ward.
• Follow-up patients discharged from ASU and Stroke Rehab ward in weekly clinics.

Skills

Good communication and empathy skills

Team player across professions

Willingness to work flexibly

Education

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Consultant level stroke specialists to join the team. The post involves assessing acute stroke patients via hot line calls, determining thrombolysis and thrombectomy suitability, and running TIA clinics for prevention.

You will participate in daily HASU/ASU ward rounds, oversee rehabilitation programs, and manage follow-up clinics with a focus on high-quality, cost-effective care.