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Consultant Stroke Physician

North Bristol NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Bristol

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

Acute

Posted

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About the role

We're seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician to become part of our established stroke department at North Bristol NHS Trust to contribute to the growth and strategic development of our services.

Our focus is on driving improvement within acute stroke services for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), alongside extending support to the wider Severn Region and beyond, encompassing advanced procedures like Mechanical Thrombectomy (which is performed 24/7).

Since May 2023, our Comprehensive Stroke Centre, based at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital is at the centre of stroke care in the region with expansion of our hyperacute stroke unit (HASU) and acute stroke unit (ASU). We deliver the highest number of thrombectomies in the UK.

Consultant Stroke Physician

North Bristol NHS Trust

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The successful candidate will have responsibilities that include supporting the delivery of acute services, involvement in Mon-Fri transient ischaemic attack (TIA) clinics, and handling ward referrals at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Additionally, participation in bi-weekly ward consultant rounds at the Stroke Sub Acute Rehab Unit (SSARU) located at Weston General Hospital will be expected.

This position offers an opportunity to be part of an evolving landscape in stroke care, contributing to its growth and optimisation. Join us as we build on our high quality care, working as a team to enhance stroke services and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

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Clinical duties

- management of acute admissions - thrombolysis and thrombectomy.

-supervising the care of all patients in HASU and ASU, along with colleagues providing continuity of care for patients.

-providing bi-weekly Consultant level input to patients cared for in the SSARU at Weston General Hospital / South Bristol Community Hospital.

- delivery of TIA (at Bristol Royal Infirmary) / neurovascular outpatient clinics.

Supervision and education

- clinical and educational supervision of juniors including senior clinical fellows.

- contribution to training and education of the stroke team.

Clinical Audit

Research

Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC’s specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

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Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the role.

The successful applicant will be a team player, and be willing to work flexibly to provide cover for the other consultants who cover the Stroke Services.

The successful applicant can be from any parent specialty, but must have experience in stroke care. The job plan and clinic commitment will be adapted to be suitable to the appointee. Please discuss interests with our Specialty Lead before application - neurology, care of the elderly and acute medicine PAs may form part of the job plan for the successful candidates.

The essential requirement is that the appointee be expert in the care and management of people with stroke in all phases of their care, and be committed to helping building a stroke centre of excellence both in patient care and research.

The attached job description has Royal College approval.

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The Stroke Department is a major part of the Regional Neurosciences Centre. It provides inpatient and outpatients specialist stroke services including:

24hr acute thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy

Hyperacute and acute stroke care

TIA clinics at Bristol Royal Infirmary

Sub acute stroke rehabilitation at South Bristol Community Hospital and Weston General Hospital

The Stroke Department provides all stroke services within NBT, currently with a large team of consultants from a combination of Neurology, Acute Medical and Care of the Elderly backgrounds leading the Trust’s Comprehensive Stroke Centre including both acute and rehabilitation services.

Hyperacute and acute services are supported 24/7 by a specialist team of experienced Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners. We also have invested in Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and Physician Associates.

Please note that there can be support with relocation expenses (details available on request).

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Person specification

Essential

MRCP or equivalent
Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Must have CCT have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment. Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine
Training in diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular conditions
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Experience in audit project and written up
Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
Proven teaching ability.
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergrads and postgrads
Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
Evidence of good organizational and compassionate leadership skills.
Evidence of positive development and change management.
An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others including patients and colleagues.
An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances to others.
Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must reside within 30 minutes or ten miles from the principal place of work

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD or MS
CCT in Stroke Medicine
Experience in thrombectomy referral management
Completion of a general management course or programme
Proven track record in research and willingness to undertake further research
Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals
Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients

Ability to teach effectively