Consultant Stroke Physician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Uk
January 30, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Shape the Future of Stroke Care in Somerset

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in the transformation of stroke services across Somerset. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its stroke pathway and will open a new 12-bed Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Musgrove Park Hospital in April 2026.

We are seeking a Consultant Stroke Physician who is clinically driven, collaborative, and motivated by service improvement. Whether you are newly appointed to the consultant grade or looking for a fresh professional challenge, you will be joining a Trust that values innovation, teamwork, and patient-centred care.

You will become part of a well-established and supportive stroke team comprising 8 consultant stroke physicians and 4 specialist doctors, delivering high-quality care across hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation services.

Your Role and Clinical Contribution

As a Consultant Stroke Physician, you will have a pivotal role in both frontline care and service development. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading daily ward rounds within the Hyperacute Stroke Unit
  • Delivering 24/7 thrombolysis support in collaboration with the AGWS telemedicine network
  • Running 7-day rapid access TIA clinics at Musgrove Park Hospital
  • Providing consultant-led care across acute stroke units at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital
  • Supporting stroke rehabilitation pathways and early supported discharge services
  • Participating in a 1 in 8 HASU weekend on-call rota
  • Supervising junior doctors and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
  • Actively supporting stroke research, with access to a strong portfolio of national and local trials
  • Your primary base will be Musgrove Park Hospital, with occasional cross-site working at Yeovil.

Job Planning & Professional Development

10 PAs total:

  • 8.5 Direct Clinical Care
  • 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
  • Additional SPA time may be agreed for leadership, research, education, or service development
  • A personalised job plan will be developed with the successful candidate

Why Work With Us?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first fully integrated NHS provider in England, delivering acute, community, mental health, and primary care services under one organisation. This integration allows clinicians to influence care pathways at scale and drive meaningful system-wide improvement.

You’ll benefit from:

  • A progressive, county-wide stroke transformation programme
  • A supportive consultant body with strong clinical leadership
  • A research-active environment aligned with national priorities
  • Modern imaging and critical care facilities
  • A relocation package of up to £7,700 (subject to terms and conditions)
  • Flexible working and a culture that values wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth

Outside work, Somerset offers outstanding quality of life, with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, excellent schools, and fast transport links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

You will need to demonstrate:

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)
  • Strong clinical experience in acute stroke, thrombolysis, TIA management, and stroke rehabilitation
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Attributes

  • Higher research degree or formal research training
  • Evidence of leadership, teaching, audit, or service development
  • Active involvement in stroke research or quality improvement initiatives

Pre-Employment Checks & Eligibility

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