b Overview /b p As a Stroke Consultant, you will lead acute stroke care within a 48-bed setting, develop sub-specialty expertise, and help expand the Stroke service regionally. You will collaborate with the West Yorkshire Associate of Acute Trusts and Leeds tertiary teams, engaging in service improvement, teaching, and research. You will support complex cases, contribute to new care models, and be involved in follow-up care and rehabilitation pathways. This role offers cross-site impact and opportunities to influence standards of care and research in stroke. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Assess patients with suspected acute stroke via hot phone and evaluate eligibility for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy /li li Run TIA clinics for stroke prevention /li li Cover HASU and ASU with regular ward rounds and participate in a cross-Consultant rotation /li li Oversee rehabilitation of stroke patients in the rehab ward /li li Follow-up discharged patients in weekly clinics /li li Collaborate with Clinical Director and General Manager to review and drive innovative care models /li li Involve in clinical research, teaching and development /li li Provide expert advice for complex cases to colleagues in primary and secondary care /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li MRCP or equivalent /li li Specialist registration for Stroke (or within 6 months of eligibility) /li li GMC registration and Licence to Practise /li li Consultant level experience or training within 6 months of specialist registration (if applicable) /li li High-level clinical experience in all aspects of Stroke /li li Desirable: higher degree; management course; leadership across professions /li /ul ul li Good communication and empathy with patients /li li Ability to work in and lead a multi-disciplinary team /li li Ability to manage high-pressure situations and prioritize workload /li li Thrombolysis assessment /li li Mechanical thrombectomy assessment /li li TIA clinic management /li /ul
Consultant in Stroke employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
