Consultant - Stroke Medicine
- king's lynn, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- £80 - £110 Per Hour
Job Description
Consultant in Stroke Medicine | Medacs Healthcare
Hospital Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Job Title:
Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Location:
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Rate:
Contract Type:
Permanent or FTC
Make a Real Impact in Stroke Medicine - On Your Terms
Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn (QEH) to recruit a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a dynamic, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke care across West Norfolk and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, service development, and flexible working, supported by a leading NHS framework agency.
About the Role
As a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality stroke and TIA services within a well-established, motivated multidisciplinary team.
You will work across the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), and rehabilitation areas, providing expert inpatient care, participating in the Stroke in-reach service, and leading outpatient Stroke/TIA clinics.
Responsibilities
Provide consultant-level diagnosis, treatment, and care for stroke and TIA patients
- Lead and participate in Stroke and TIA outpatient clinics
- Support hyperacute stroke pathways, including thrombolysis and telemedicine liaison
- Work closely with MDT colleagues including therapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, and acute physicians
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and SSNAP performance
About the department and setting
Strong MDT including therapists, psychologists, dieticians, and stroke-trained nurses
- Onsite thrombolysis with regional telemedicine support out of hours
- Established referral pathways to Cambridge and UCL for thrombectomy
- Active involvement in research, innovation, and digital transformation
- Supportive consultant team with opportunities for leadership and service development
What we're Looking For
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
- UK Right to Work
- DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Experience in service development, audit, or quality improvement
- Interest in teaching, research, or leadership roles
- Experience contributing to SSNAP performance or pathway redesign
Why King's Lynn?
King's Lynn offers an excellent quality of life, combining:
- Easy rail links to Cambridge and London
- Beautiful countryside, coastline, and historic towns
- Strong local schools and a welcoming community
- Affordable living compared with larger cities