Stroke Medicine Consultant – Acute Care & Research

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Stirling is seeking a Consultant in Stroke Medicine for a full-time post at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The role spans acute admission care with scope to contribute across the wider stroke service and related specialties, with a mix of clinical and educational duties.

The successful candidate will hold GMC registration, and a CCT in Geriatric/General Medicine or equivalent, with eligibility for the Specialist Register.

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• CCT in Geriatric/General Medicine or equivalent, with eligibility for Specialist Register.
• Dual accreditation CCTs in neurology or Acute Internal Medicine with stroke considered.
• Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the acute/early stages of admission to hospital with opportunities across wider stroke services.
• Collaborate with vascular surgery, neurology and rehabilitation teams.
• Engage in audit, teaching and research activities within the stroke service.

Skills

GMC registration

Licence to practise

Specialist Register eligibility

Education

CCT in Geriatric/General Medicine

Job description

NHS National Services Scotland in Stirling is seeking a Consultant in Stroke Medicine for a full-time post at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The role spans acute admission care with scope to contribute across the wider stroke service and related specialties, with a mix of clinical and educational duties.

The successful candidate will hold GMC registration, and a CCT in Geriatric/General Medicine or equivalent, with eligibility for the Specialist Register.