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Stroke Consultant

2 months ago

Hackney, United Kingdom Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Stroke Consultant to join our team at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Stroke team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all stroke patients receive the highest possible level of care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day care for stroke patients and outlying medical patients on the Graham Stroke Unit
  • Develop and maintain stroke-specific clinical input to general medical wards
  • Ensure Stroke Unit and TIA Provider status is maintained
  • Develop the daily TIA service and maintain appropriate links and referral pathways with local GPs
  • Work with nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure the stroke unit has sufficient capacity to accommodate all suitable stroke patients on admission to the hospital
  • Collaborate with the local Hyper Acute Stroke Centre to ensure robust protocols for the transfer of patients following hyperacute treatments and/or stabilisation
  • Assist the management team with the development of future Consultant and junior doctor roles
About Us

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an acute hospital located in the East London Borough of Hackney. We are a merged hospital and community service Trust, providing training for medical students and nursing and allied health professions training for students. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team.

Requirements
  • Strong clinical skills and experience in stroke care
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care