Senior Clinical Fellow - Stroke

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Stroke team at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust as a 1 year fixed term maternity cover Senior Clinical Fellow. You will join a busy, dynamic multidisciplinary service within a major Neuroscience Centre, gaining valuable experience in the assessment and management of patients with acute and inpatient stroke. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop your clinical skills, contribute to clinical governance, audit and research, and support the education and development of junior doctors. You will work alongside experienced stroke consultants and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, with support for your ongoing training and career progression. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and adaptable doctor with a strong interest in stroke medicine, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy Stroke service, working closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team. You will assess and prioritise patients, contribute to timely diagnosis and management, and support safe patient flow across the Stroke service. The role requires excellent clinical judgement, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and recognise when senior support is required. You will contribute to clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement, while supporting the teaching, supervision and development of junior doctors. We are seeking a proactive, compassionate and reliable clinician who is committed to continuous professional development and to maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will provide clinical care to patients within the Stroke service, including assessment of acute stroke referrals from the Emergency Department and other hospital areas, under consultant supervision. Responsibilities include contributing to the assessment and management of patients who may require thrombolysis or thrombectomy, supervising the care of inpatients on the HASU and Stroke wards, and supporting safe and effective patient flow. The postholder will participate in the Stroke on-call rota, provide advice and supervision to junior doctors, and contribute to outpatient stroke services where required. They will participate in clinical governance, audit, research, teaching and quality improvement activities, maintain their continuing professional development, and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair - Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.