Consultant in Stroke Medicine

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
  
  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)
Desirable: Experience in service development, audit, or quality improvement
• Interest in teaching, research, or leadership roles
• Experience contributing to SSNAP performance or pathway redesign