Consultant Stroke Physician

Job Summary

We're seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to become part of our established stroke department at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our services.

Our focus is on driving improvement within acute stroke services for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), alongside extending support to the wider Severn Region and beyond, encompassing advanced procedures like Mechanical Thrombectomy (which is performed 24/7).

Since May 2023, our Comprehensive Stroke Centre, based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital is at the centre of stroke care in the region with expansion of our hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU). We deliver the highest number of thrombectomies in the UK.

The successful candidate will have responsibilities that include supporting the delivery of acute services, involvement in Mon-Fri transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics, and handling ward referrals at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Additionally, participation in bi-weekly ward consultant rounds at the Stroke Sub Acute Rehab Unit (SSARU) located at Weston General Hospital will be expected.

Main Duties of the Job

• Management of acute admissions - thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
• Supervising the care of all patients in HASU and ASU, along with colleagues providing continuity of care for patients.
• Providing bi-weekly Consultant level input to patients cared for in the SSARU at Weston General Hospital / South Bristol Community Hospital.
• Delivery of TIA (at Bristol Royal Infirmary) / neurovascular outpatient clinics.
• Supervision and education of juniors including senior clinical fellows.
• Contribution to training and education of the stroke team.
• Clinical audit and research.

About Us

The Stroke Department is a major part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. It provides inpatient and outpatients specialist stroke services including: 24hr acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, Hyperacute and acute stroke care, TIA clinics at Bristol Royal Infirmary, Sub acute stroke rehabilitation at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital.

The Stroke Department provides all stroke services within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], currently with a large team of consultants from a combination of Neurology, Acute Medical and Care of the Elderly backgrounds leading the Trust's Comprehensive Stroke Centre including both acute and rehabilitation services.

Hyperacute and acute services are supported 24/7 by a specialist team of experienced Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We also have invested in Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Physician Associates.

Person Specification

Qualification and Registration

Essential:

• MRCP or equivalent
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC
• Must have CCT have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.

Desirable:

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD or MS
• CCT in Stroke Medicine

Training + Experience

Essential:

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular conditions

Desirable:

• Experience in thrombectomy referral management

Training, Management + Audit

Essential:

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues

Desirable:

• Completion of a general management course or programme

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential:

• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergrads and postgrads

Desirable:

• Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• Ability to teach effectively

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential:

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
• Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
• Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills.
• Evidence of positive development and change management.
• An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.

Communication Skills

Essential:

• Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
• An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
• Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other

Essential:

• Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work

Employer Details

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Address: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

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Contact: Linda Matthews - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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Additional Information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website.