Description:
Our client is seeking a passionate Consultant in Stroke Medicine to become part of their leading stroke service. You’ll be joining a progressive, collaborative team at a centre of excellence recognised for its state-of-the-art Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and commitment to world-class patient outcomes.
Why you’ll love working here…
- Purpose-built, modern stroke facilities including a 40-bed combined stroke unit (14-bed HASU and 26-bed ASU)
- Collaborative, supportive multidisciplinary environment with 7 stroke consultants, specialist nurses, therapists and a dedicated research nurse
- 24/7 access to advanced neuroimaging (CT, CTA, CT Perfusion and dedicated MRI slots)
- Active involvement in clinical research, education, and continuous professional development
- Opportunities for career progression, leadership, and shaping stroke services at both local and regional levels
- Excellent work-life balance, flexible working patterns and generous leave entitlements
- Access to cutting-edge technology, robust support for CPD, and a thriving consultant network
- Convenient location with excellent transport links to London, Kent countryside, and Europe
What you’ll do…
- Deliver consultant-led acute stroke care: front door referrals, HASU and ASU ward rounds, and structured handovers
- Lead and participate in daily TIA and stroke follow-up clinics
- Contribute to a 1:14 regional out-of-hours on-call rota (telemedicine-based) and 1:7 weekend HASU ward rounds
- Take an active role in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, goal-setting, and complex case management
- Supervise, teach, and mentor junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals
- Engage in quality improvement projects, clinical audit, and research (with opportunities for Principal Investigator roles)
- Collaborate with other consultants, managers, and Trust leadership to develop and implement innovative stroke pathways