Job overview
Seeking a fulfilling Consultant Physician role in Stroke Medicine within a supportive, innovative island setting?
St. Mary's NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our collaborative team. You'll play a key role in delivering and advancing our comprehensive acute stroke and rehabilitation services, empowered by cutting-edge technology including Rapid AI and readily accessible CT perfusion imaging.
Main duties of the job
Why Choose a Career with Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Shape and lead the delivery of exceptional stroke care to our Island community.
- Embrace Innovation: Utilize advanced diagnostics like Rapid AI and immediate CT perfusion to enhance patient outcomes.
- Thrive in Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Specialist Nurses, Therapists, and benefit from the support of rotating Consultants from Queen Alexandra Hospital.
- Contribute to a Full Spectrum of Care: Be integral to our established 24/7 thrombolysis service (with remote out-of-hours support), 5-day TIA clinic, proactive Early Supported Discharge Team, and dedicated rehabilitation services.
- Achieve Work-Life Balance: This full-time role encourages applications for part-time or job-share arrangements, with flexible job plan discussions welcomed.
- Benefit from Relocation Support: We offer a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your Contribution:
- Provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services.
- Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine services.
- Participate in a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
- Contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff.
- Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties.
- Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights”
Teaching / Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
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This advert is for Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine with Isle of Wight NHS Trust in Newport, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Stroke Medicine role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Aug 2026.
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