Stroke Consultant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward‑thinking Consultant Stroke Physician to join their friendly and high‑performing stroke team. You will become part of a well‑established service of 8 Consultant Stroke Physicians and 4 Specialist Doctors, working together to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred stroke care across Somerset. If you’re passionate about improving stroke services, value teamwork, and want to work within a supportive and progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Main Duties of the Role As a Consultant Stroke Physician, you will play a key role in delivering excellent hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke care. Your responsibilities will include: Leading daily ward rounds on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit Supporting 24/7 thrombolysis and collaborating with the AGWS telemedicine network Running 7‑day rapid access TIA clinics (based at Musgrove Park Hospital) Caring for stroke patients at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital Contributing to stroke rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge pathways Providing clinical supervision and teaching to junior doctors and medical students Participating in the 1 in 8 weekend HASU on‑call rota About the Trust Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first fully integrated provider of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services in the country. Our teams are at the forefront of healthcare transformation, supported by: Significant capital investment Modern clinical environments A strong research and innovation framework Why Somerset? Be part of a forward‑thinking Trust unified under a single Somerset‑wide service Access state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including upgraded CT/MRI imaging, day surgery units, and critical care Opportunities to engage in leadership, service development, and research (with scope for additional SPA allocation) Live and work in beautiful Somerset, surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, vibrant market towns, top schools, and excellent transport links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London Job Responsibilities & Job Plan 10 PAs total: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care + 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities Additional SPA time may be available for research, leadership, or service development Final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate Qualifications Essential MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration with valid licence to practise Strong experience in acute stroke, thrombolysis, TIA management & stroke rehabilitation Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable Entry on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT) Higher research degree Evidence of teaching, leadership, audit, and management experience Involvement in stroke research or quality improvement