Consultant (GZW014)

Evolve Staffing Ltd is proud to represent a high-performing NHS Trust seeking an innovative and dynamic Consultant in Stroke Medicine in Hereford. This is a pivotal role designed to deliver and develop world-class stroke and TIA services across the region.

The Trust’s Stroke service has a proven track record of excellence, consistently achieving SSNAP A or B ratings. You will join a forward-thinking Integrated Care System (ICS) team committed to a strategic vision of 7-day service excellence, including advanced ambulatory care and enhanced early supported discharge (ESD).

The Service & Technology

• – Integrated Model: The unit features a 26-bedded combined ward including a 6-bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), acute, and rehabilitation beds.
• – Advanced Diagnostics: Access to onsite MRI (2 scanners) and CT (2 scanners), utilizing Rapid AI for scan interpretation and CT perfusion.
• – Specialist Support: Work alongside an established team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) available 8am–8pm, 7 days a week, plus a fully qualified ACP.
• – Intervention Pathways: Established pathways for Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy (in collaboration with regional neurosurgical centers).

Main Duties & Job Plan (10 PAs)

• – Direct Clinical Care (7.5–8.5 PAs): Includes hyper-acute, acute, and rehab stroke care, TIA clinics, and MDT leadership.
• – Supporting Professional Activities (1.5 PAs): Time allocated for clinical governance, revalidation, and CPD.
• – On-Call & Weekends: Participation in a 1 in 6 weekend morning rota (09:00–13:00). Potential opportunity to join the 1 in 13 weekend GIM rota (8am-8pm) which attracts additional PAs.
• – Leadership: For suitably qualified candidates, the option to step into a Stroke Clinical Lead role is available (attracts 1 SPA).
• – Education: Supervision of F1 doctors and CESR candidates.

Person Specification & Assessment

To assist your application, we have noted how each criteria will be assessed: (AF) Application Form, (I) Interview, (C) Certificates, (P) Presentation.

Education & Qualifications

• – MRCP or equivalent (AF/I/C).
• – Full GMC Registration and on the Specialist Register for Stroke Medicine and GIM (or within 6 months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview) (AF/I/C).
• – Current ALS Certificate or equivalent (AF/I).
• – Desirable: Higher degree (MD, PhD) or subspecialty interest that complements the existing team (AF/I).

Experience & Skills

• – Clinical Expertise: Proven experience in managing a Stroke Medicine caseload and acute medicine (AF/I).
• – Leadership: Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary service while building effective working relationships across all levels of staff (AF/I).
• – Audit & Research: Knowledge of multidisciplinary audit principles with evidence of direct involvement in audits within the last 18 months (I).
• – Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to empathize and demonstrate probity (I).

Management & Teaching

• – Management: Evidence of formal management training or leadership in change management (AF/I/C).
• – Teaching: Evidence of effective teaching for medical students and the wider MDT, with the ability to present effectively to an audience (AF/I/P).

Why Join via Evolve Staffing Ltd?

• – Supportive Transition: Access to a Trust-provided Mentor for all newly appointed consultants.
• – Research Opportunities: Benefit from an excellent infrastructure for NIHR and commercial studies.
• – Work-Life Balance: Flexible job planning and recognition of non-clinical duties.
• – Modern Facilities: You will be provided with a dedicated office (shared) and a Trust laptop with full remote clinical system access.

Apply Today

If you are an expert committed to the care of stroke patients across all phases of recovery, we want to hear from you.

To apply or request a full job description, please contact our Consultant Recruitment Team at:

Email: jobs@evolve-staffing.co.uk

Phone: 02045539807

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