Consultant Stroke Physician(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
February 3, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Shape the Future of Stroke Care in Somerset

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Stroke Physician at a pivotal moment of service transformation. In April 2026, we will open a new 12-bed Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Musgrove Park Hospital, strengthening rapid access to specialist stroke care for people across the county.

You will become part of a highly collaborative and well-established team of 8 consultant stroke physicians and 4 specialty doctors, delivering hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke care across multiple sites. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for stroke patients and want to help shape a modern, research-active stroke service, we would love to hear from you.

About Our Stroke Services

Somerset provides a county-wide, integrated stroke pathway, combining hyperacute intervention, inpatient care, rehabilitation, early supported discharge, and community follow-up. The new HASU will sit at the centre of this pathway, supported by upgraded imaging facilities, specialist stroke nursing, and close collaboration with the AGWS telemedicine thrombolysis network.

Stroke services are delivered primarily from Musgrove Park Hospital, with additional acute stroke care at Yeovil District Hospital, ensuring equitable access to high-quality care across Somerset.

The Role

As a Consultant Stroke Physician, you will play a central leadership role across the stroke pathway, delivering expert clinical care while contributing to service development, education, and research.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading daily ward rounds on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit
  • Supporting a 24/7 thrombolysis service, including telemedicine working
  • Delivering 7-day rapid access TIA clinics at Musgrove Park Hospital
  • Managing patients on acute stroke units at Musgrove and Yeovil
  • Contributing to stroke rehabilitation and early supported discharge services
  • Participating in a 1 in 8 weekend HASU on-call rota
  • Supervising and teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Supporting and leading stroke research, with access to a broad portfolio of national trials
  • Your primary base will be Musgrove Park Hospital, with occasional cross-site working at Yeovil.

Job Planning & Professional Development

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is the first integrated acute, community, mental health, and primary care provider in England. We deliver care across hospital and community settings, supported by major capital investment and a strong research infrastructure.

We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working culture, offering mentorship for new consultants and development opportunities for experienced clinicians seeking a fresh challenge.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a county-wide stroke transformation programme
  • Work in a research-active department contributing to national stroke studies
  • Access state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced CT and MRI imaging
  • Benefit from flexible working arrangements and strong MDT collaboration
  • Relocation package available up to £7,700 (terms and conditions apply)
  • Enjoy life in Somerset, with outstanding natural beauty, excellent schools, and fast rail links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Entry on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)
  • Significant experience in acute stroke care, thrombolysis, TIA management, and stroke rehabilitation
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and teamworking skills

Desirable Criteria

  • Higher research degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
  • Evidence of teaching, leadership, audit, or management experience
  • Active involvement in stroke research or quality improvement projects

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975

Visa Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidance

Overseas applicants will be required to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in during the past 10 years

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

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