East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated stroke physician to join their high-performing Stroke MDT, providing daily consultant-led care and support to patients on the stroke unit. The role involves contributing to clinical governance, risk management, and providing teaching and supervision to junior medical staff. The trust is undergoing a reconfiguration of unscheduled care services, including the opening of a HASU as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Stroke service. This full-time substantive post supports the comprehensive service for Stroke patients, both in the hospital and the community, and offers opportunities for research and teaching.
- Delivering daily consultant-led care to stroke patients and supporting the stroke unit staff.
- Contributing to clinical governance, risk management, and ensuring appropriate standards of care.
- Providing teaching, educational, and clinical supervision to junior medical staff.
- Participating in the delivery of 7-day TIA and rapid access clinics.
- Collaborating in the reconfiguration of unscheduled care services, including opening a HASU.
- Supporting sub-acute rehabilitation for stroke patients in community hospitals and settings.
- Sharing responsibility for acute and rehabilitation stroke wards.
- Participating in medical audit and postgraduate teaching.
- Being part of the MDT on acute and rehabilitation stroke units.
- Participating in acute stroke and Telestroke rotas.
East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large integrated healthcare provider with a reputation for high-quality stroke care. The trust offers a comprehensive service for Stroke patients in both hospital and community settings. Strong links with universities provide opportunities for research and teaching. The trust values flexible working arrangements and welcomes candidates interested in part-time roles. The successful applicant will have the chance to contribute to the development of stroke medicine services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Nick Roberts Job title: Clinical Director - Elderly Care & Stroke Services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01254 732865
