Stroke Medicine Consultant

1 month ago


North East, United Kingdom County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stroke Medicine Consultant to join our dynamic team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our stroke medical team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care for stroke patients and contributing to the continued development of our highly regarded Stroke Service.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in stroke medicine and acute inpatient care, with the ability to make decisions at consultant level and take responsibility for the care of patients. You will work closely with our team of junior doctors and dedicated specialist nurses to achieve optimal patient outcomes and participate in our reperfusion on-call service, including thrombolysis and selecting patients for mechanical thrombectomy at our local neurosciences centre.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Provide in-patient and out-patient services based primarily at UHND or BAH.
  2. Undertake clinical work in conjunction with colleagues and other professional staff to maintain and develop stroke services and develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of patients.
  3. Contribute to the planning of future developments of our stroke care pathway and stroke services.
  4. Maintain continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and provide collaborative support to consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in the hospital, and to general practitioners in County Durham and Darlington.
  5. Cover colleagues in their absence and ensure continuous patient care.
  6. Provide professional and educational supervision of junior staff.
  7. Participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff across disciplines.
  8. Lead and develop research and innovation activities within stroke services.
  9. Ensure Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and participate in clinical audit.
  10. Deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave, and sickness as far as practicable.
  11. Provide consultations and services for other agencies as required.
  12. Familiarise yourself with national guidance and Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines in relation to patient care, health and safety, governance, and equality of opportunity.


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