Consultant Stroke Physician

Job Summary Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated, and dynamic substantive Consultant Stroke Physician to join our Stroke Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, enthusiastic, and passion focused driven stroke team and contribute to the growth and strategic development of the stroke services as a consultant Stroke Physician at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (NHS) Foundation Trust (WUTH). Our focus is on driving improvements within stroke services and these positions offer an opportunity to share our stroke vision and contribute to enhancing high quality stroke care and reducing the variation of care across Wirral and Cheshire. The successful candidate would support the delivery of an inpatient (1 in 6) consultant of the week model on HASU, shared responsibility for stroke rehabilitation patients and outpatient rapid access clinics. On-call rota is stroke speciality only currently 1 in 7. There would be opportunity to progress / develop speciality interest in research, education, or leadership and management. This is a full time (10 programmed activities) post for a Consultant Stroke Physician, with potential job plans outlined within the job description, but for negotiation with the successful candidates. Responsibilities 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: Arrowe Park Hospital Step Down Stroke ward rounds twice weekly on named patients on Ward 23 average 8 patients, and advice for 18 beds. The appointee will have 1-2 rapid access TIA / Stroke review clinics per week with access to same day Doppler, CT and MRI imaging. The usual clinic template is 3 new / 6 follow up. About Us 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. Salary and Contract Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Date posted: 04 December 2025 Reference number: 408-25-929-A Location Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH49 5PE Qualifications and Training Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights. MRCP or equivalent. CCST in General Medicine and Stroke (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register. Full registration with GMC. Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Organisational skills. Teaching experience/interest. Extensive experience in the management of stroke patients. Leadership skills. Experience in clinical audit and evidence based practice relevant to post. Experience in research and publications relevant to post. Evidence of management skills and completion of management course. Recognised teaching skills course (desirable). Recognised communication skills course (desirable). Recognised leadership course (desirable). Additional Requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further information available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NHS Careers website). #J-18808-Ljbffr