Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Locum Consultant in the department of Stroke Medicine This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine. This post will be available for a period of 6 months.

Applications are invited for a consultant post within the Regional Neuroscience Centre. The post is designed for a Consultant Physician with an interest in stroke medicine. Applications from candidates with a background in acute internal medicine(AIM)/general internal medicine(GIM) and Neurology and Geriatrics will be considered. This post is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered.

You will provide consultant supervision and leadership to the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Units at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and rehabilitation unit at chapel Allerton hospital (C6). You will work flexibly in a team assessing and treating all ages of patients with TIA and acute stroke. The post holder will work cooperatively with the team of staff delivering hyperacute treatments, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, to ensure effective joint working and highest quality care. Consultants in Stroke Medicine contribute to education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines caring for stroke patients.

you will be an active participant in all Clinical Governance, Service Improvement and Patient Safety work in stroke medicine, and provide patients and carers with information and support. You will work collaboratively with the stroke multi-disciplinary team to improve patient flow and facilitate decision making for our stroke inpatients. You will ensure high quality and safe care of stroke patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.