Consultant Stroke Physician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 23, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed and forward-thinking Consultant Stroke Physician to join its established and highly collaborative stroke service. This is a particularly exciting time to come on board, with the launch of a new 12-bed Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Musgrove Park Hospital planned for April 2026.

You’ll be part of a strong consultant body of 8 stroke physicians, supported by 4 specialist doctors, working together to deliver safe, responsive, and evidence-based stroke care across the county.

If you are passionate about service development, enjoy multidisciplinary working, and want to make a genuine difference to patient outcomes, this role offers the scope and support to do just that.

Your Role and Impact

As a Consultant Stroke Physician, you will contribute across the hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke pathway. Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Leadership

  • Leading daily ward rounds on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit
  • Supporting 24/7 thrombolysis, working closely with the AGWS telemedicine network
  • Managing patients across acute stroke units at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital
  • Delivering high-quality stroke rehabilitation and supporting early supported discharge services

Specialist Clinics & On-Call

  • Running 7-day rapid access TIA clinics at Musgrove Park Hospital
  • Participating in the 1:8 weekend HASU on-call rota

Teaching, Research & Development

  • Supervising and teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Actively contributing to a research-rich stroke portfolio, including national and multicentre trials
  • Supporting audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Your primary base will be Musgrove Park Hospital, with occasional cross-site working at Yeovil.

Job Planning & Professional Time

  • Total PAs: 10
  • 8.5 Direct Clinical Care
  • 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
  • Additional SPA time may be available for leadership, research, or service development
  • Final job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate
  • Informal visits are strongly encouraged

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first fully integrated provider of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services in England. The Trust is leading county-wide transformation in healthcare delivery, supported by major capital investment and a strong research infrastructure.

We are committed to:

  • Inclusive and supportive workplace culture
  • Structured mentoring and career development
  • Supporting consultants at all stages of their career
  • A relocation package of up to £7,700 is available for substantive appointments (terms and conditions apply).

Why Live and Work in Somerset?

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, vibrant market towns, and excellent schools. With fast transport links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London, you can enjoy both countryside living and city access.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Registration

Experience & Skills

Desirable

  • Higher research degree
  • Evidence of leadership, teaching, audit, or management experience
  • Active involvement in stroke research or quality improvement programmes

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