Stroke Consultant Physician

Job Summary

The Trust sits at the heart of the community as the main provider of acute care to around 250,000 people in the west of Dorset. Our main site is in the county town of Dorchester near the world‑famous Jurassic Coast and other areas of outstanding natural beauty. We are expanding our team so need to appoint an additional Stroke Consultant. This is a new role and supports the development of Hyper‑Acute Stroke Care and the expansion of the Stroke Team at Dorset County Hospital as we move to a shared care model for Stroke Patients between Dorset and Somerset.

The stroke department provides a seven‑day service for circa 570 stroke patients admitted annually from West Dorset, but this is about to expand to over 800 following our partnership with the Somerset Health Care System. The Stroke Unit is currently being refurbished and will reopen as a 30‑bedded Hyper‑acute unit.

Main duties of the job

• In‑patient and out‑patient care for patients referred with suspected stroke or TIA
• Participate in clinical and other activities such as audit, research and governance to ensure ongoing high standards of patient care
• Contribute to the provision of a 24‑hour acute stroke service delivering thrombolysis and advising on other specialist treatments
• Participate in consultant ward rounds at weekends and public holidays
• Provide clinical advice for community stroke services as required
• Provide continuing medical education and conduct undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate
• Contribute to the development of clinical quality and effectiveness in other clinical areas where these overlap with developments in stroke care

We are looking for 1 WTE (10 sessions per week) and 0.5 WTE (5 sessions per week).

About Us

At DCHFT we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and the culture we create for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways that matter to them, and our vision is that Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well‑being of our communities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

Job details

• Date posted: 15 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata (plus potential Warm Welcome Payment)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 405‑MD2588
  
  STRCO
• Job location:
  
  Dorset County Hospital NHS Trust, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Qualifications and Experience Essential qualifications

• An appropriate higher medical qualification – MRCP or overseas equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Essential experience and knowledge

• 5 years clinical experience in stroke medicine
• Experience demonstrating the potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH‑based consultant

Essential skills and abilities

• Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
• Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub‑specialty elements of the job as described

Team working and service development

• Evidence of leadership and service development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and teamwork

Understanding and participation in clinical governance

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
• Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research

Management, training, organisational skills and strategic vision

• Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
• Ability to communicate effectively

Additional Information

This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check and may require a certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visa applicants. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

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