Consultant Geriatrician Wsi Stroke Medicine

We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Geriatrician wSI Stroke Medicine who can handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and can bring intellect and insight to leading complex services within the context of a wider health and social care economy.

Providing clear structures of accountability which empower our capable staff to innovate and drive sustainable change, this role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders.

We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.
- The post-holder will work closely with the other Stroke Physicians to provide a comprehensive Stroke Service.
- The post holder will be a member of the stroke team and will perform daily acute stroke ward rounds during the period of acute stroke physician of the week which will occur 1 week in 7 weeks.
- The post holder will provide the senior medical component of the hyper acute stroke thrombolysis service and triage for the TIA Rapid Assessment service during the stroke week.
- The post holder will provide cover for the out of hours hyper acute stroke rota for assessment for stroke thrombolysis and remote hyperacute assessment/advice on a 1 in 7 basis. Provision will be made for compensatory rest to be taken on the day after any significant disturbance after midnight.
- The appointee will also be responsible for the ongoing care of the following inpatients.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician wSI Stroke Medicine position available at WUTH.