Consultant Stroke Physician / Specialist Stroke Physician

Job overview

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Stroke Physician to enrich our vibrant team at the Regional Stroke Centre, Northampton General Hospital. Become a valued member of a high-achieving and motivated Stroke Team within Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, affiliated with the University of Leicester. As one of our dedicated Stroke Physicians, you'll play a key role in advancing our Stroke Service and contribute to our 24/7thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy rota.

Interview date to be confirmed

Please note this Job Description is Pending RCP approval

Main duties of the job

Become a Consultant Stroke Physician and shape the future of an ambitious and progressive stroke service at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. This full-time role offers the flexibility of part-time work for those who prefer it. Join a team of established Consultant Stroke Physicians at NGH, where you'll contribute to a comprehensive 24/7 thrombolysis and thrombectomy service, fully supported by our 24/7 dedicated stroke specialist nurses.

Northampton General Hospital, the Primary Stroke Centre for Northamptonshire, boasts a cohesive and experienced multidisciplinary team. Our exemplary Community Stroke Team delivers a complete ICCS model and is part of our Service.

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor our resident medical staff, fostering their development and ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Expertly manage patients within the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit, delivering timely and effective interventions.
• Work with our experienced multi disciplinary team to provide care to our stroke inpatients across 51 beds on Benham ward (Hyper acute and acute care) and Allebone ward (Rehabilitation)
• Contribute to our essential 7-day-a-week TIA clinic, ensuring rapid assessment and management to prevent further strokes.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary case conferences, collaborating with colleagues to provide holistic patient care.
• Share in the on-call stroke rota (1:6, with prospective cover), providing crucial  specialist input when it's needed most.
• Engage in teaching and administration, contributing to the smooth running of the department and the education of future healthcare professionals.
• The exact shape of your job plan will be a collaborative process, finalised through discussions with you to align with your interests and expertise.
• Play a key role in audit and clinical governance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the highest quality of care within the Unit.
• Support the appraisal and assessment of junior colleagues, contributing to their professional growth.
• Collaborate with fellow Consultants to further develop and enhance our Stroke Service at NGH, shaping its future direction