Consultant Stroke Physician inUpton inUpton PUBLISHED 4 DEC 2023

1. The post-holder will work closely with the other Stroke Physicians to provide a comprehensive Stroke Service.2. The post holder will be a member of the stroke team and will perform daily acute stroke ward roundsduring the period of acute stroke physician of the week which will occur 1 week in 7 weeks3. The post holder will provide the senior medical component of the hyper acute stroke thrombolysis service and triage for the TIA Rapid Assessment service during the stroke week.4. The post holder will provide cover for the out of hours hyper acute stroke rota for assessment forstroke thrombolysis and remote hyperacute assessment/advice on a 1 in 7 basis. Provision will bemade for compensatory rest to be taken on the day after any significant disturbance after midnight.5. The appointee will also be responsible for the ongoing care of the following inpatients Arrowe Park Hospital Step Down Stroke ward rounds twice weekly on named patients on Ward 23average 8 patients, and advice for 18 beds Clatterbridge Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, average 5 beds6. The appointee will have 1-2 rapid access TIA / Stroke review clinics per week with access to same day Doppler, CT and MRI imaging. The usual clinic template is 3 new / 6 follow up.

We are seeking a values-driven Consultant Stroke Physician who can handle risk and ambiguity comfortably and can bring intellect and insight to leading complex services within the context of a wider health and social care economy. Providing clear structures of accountability which empower our capable staff to innovate and drive sustainable change, this role will require an exceptional communicator who will be politically astute and quickly able to develop strong relationships internally and with a wide range of external stakeholders. We are interested in hearing from experienced clinical leaders who share our values and ambition and who are excited by the opportunity to help shape a vibrant health and care economy.

1. The post-holder will work closely with the other Stroke Physicians to provide a comprehensive Stroke Service.2. The post holder will be a member of the stroke team and will perform daily acute stroke ward roundsduring the period of acute stroke physician of the week which will occur 1 week in 7 weeks3. The post holder will provide the senior medical component of the hyper acute stroke thrombolysis service and triage for the TIA Rapid Assessment service during the stroke week.4. The post holder will provide cover for the out of hours hyper acute stroke rota for assessment forstroke thrombolysis and remote hyperacute assessment/advice on a 1 in 7 basis. Provision will bemade for compensatory rest to be taken on the day after any significant disturbance after midnight.5. The appointee will also be responsible for the ongoing care of the following inpatientso Arrowe Park Hospital Step Down Stroke ward rounds twice weekly on named patients on Ward 23average 8 patients, and advice for 18 bedso Clatterbridge Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, average 5 beds6. The appointee will have 1-2 rapid access TIA / Stroke review clinics per week with access to same day Doppler, CT and MRI imaging. The usual clinic template is 3 new / 6 follow up.