Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine

Following the expansion of our Thrombectomy service to 24/7, we are looking to expand our Senior Clinical Fellow team in Stroke Medicine to provide 24/7 cover senior medical cover for our stroke service. You will be based at Royal Preston Hospital. This post is a permanent. You will support the day-to-day delivery of hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation stroke services, predominantly on the Stroke Ward (Ward 21), and work closely with Consultant Stroke Physicians, the stroke specialist nursing team, Emergency Department and Acute colleagues. Key elements of this role include participation in ward rounds and emergency TIA clinics, leadership and support for junior trainees (including out-of-hours cover), high-quality patient care and administration, and active involvement in teaching, audit, clinical governance and continuing professional development.

The post holder will:- Participate in the day to day functioning of Stroke Medicine, predominantly on the Stroke Ward. Liaise closely along with stroke specialist nurse, with Emergency department colleagues and Acute team assessing acute strokes for further management. Participate in consultant ward round and emergency TIA clinics. Provide leadership for more junior trainees, especially when covering out of hours. Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development. Undertake administrative duties involved with the care of his/her patients. Promote high professional standards of clinical care of patients and the health and safety of the critical care environment. Maintain continuing education and professional development. Actively participate in the audit process.