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SalaryResponsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical leadership and specialist care to patients with acute stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Lead the stroke service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with national guidelines and standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and coordinate seamless transitions of care from the acute phase through to rehabilitation and community services
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including neuroimaging and diagnostic tests, to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Implement stroke prevention strategies, including the management of modifiable risk factors and the prescription of appropriate medications
- Participate in acute stroke thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy procedures, demonstrating proficiency and adherence to clinical protocols
- Provide education and support to patients and their families, empowering them to understand stroke risk factors, signs, and symptoms
- Contribute to clinical research and audit projects aimed at improving stroke care delivery, patient outcomes, and service development
- Engage in teaching and training activities for junior medical staff, students, and allied health professionals to promote excellence in stroke care
Requirements:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register for Stroke Medicine
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) or equivalent qualification
- Extensive experience working in stroke medicine, with a strong foundation in acute stroke management and thrombolytic therapy
- Excellent clinical skills, including the ability to interpret neuroimaging studies, perform lumbar punctures, and manage complex stroke cases
- Leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality stroke care
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues
- Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping abreast of advancements in stroke medicine and neurology
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package with additional on-call and performance-related bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, healthcare coverage, and professional indemnity insurance
- A supportive work environment with access to training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for research and academic collaboration within a leading healthcare institution
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave allows
