Consultant Stroke Physician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Stroke Physician to join its established and progressive Stroke Service. This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred stroke care across the Health Board. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service transformation, improving clinical outcomes, and delivering national stroke standards, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across the stroke pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future direction of stroke services within an organisation committed to innovation, quality improvement, and excellence in patient care.

Within the Stroke Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in advancing stroke care and contributing to the vision of providing excellent care to the people of Aneurin Bevan UHB. You will join colleagues in a very dedicated and dynamic team providing a comprehensive stroke service across multiple settings, including Grange University Hospital, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital, and Royal Gwent Hospital.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board provides a comprehensive and integrated stroke pathway, delivering high-quality care from prevention through to rehabilitation and long-term support. Patients benefit from hyper-acute stroke management at The Grange University Hospital, home to the Southeast Wales Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, with access to specialist interventions including thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathways. Ongoing rehabilitation is provided through a dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, supported by a comprehensive Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service and psychology provision. The Health Board also delivers robust stroke prevention and TIA services, ensuring patients receive timely assessment, treatment and support at every stage of their recovery journey.