Junior Specialist Doctor Stroke Medicine

Junior Specialist Doctor - Higher in Stroke Medicine

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking doctor to join our Stroke Team as a Junior Specialty Doctor – Higher at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH).

This is a one-year fixed‑term post, commencing as soon as possible, with the potential for longer‑term opportunities within the Trust subject to satisfactory performance and progression. The post is suitable for doctors at IMT3+ level (typically 4–5 years post‑qualification). While this is not a formally approved training post, the successful applicant will have access to training opportunities comparable to those offered to doctors in recognised training posts.

The JSD‑H role provides an excellent opportunity to consolidate and further develop stroke medicine experience within a supportive and well‑structured team. The post offers wide‑ranging clinical exposure and training within a progressive Trust that has received numerous national and local awards.

We are keen to work with the successful applicant to provide exposure to the full breadth of Stroke Medicine, tailored to their individual training needs and career aspirations. The post holder will work at registrar level within Stroke Medicine. Core responsibilities include supporting the inpatient care of stroke patients and facilitating the admission of new patients directly to the stroke unit during normal working hours.

A substantial proportion of the role will involve hyper‑acute stroke care, including the assessment of patients presenting acutely to the Emergency Department. SWBH operates as a Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), providing thrombolysis for eligible patients and referring suitable cases for mechanical thrombectomy to the regional thrombectomy centre.

The successful candidate will gain significant experience across all aspects of hyper‑acute stroke care and will be well supported to develop the knowledge and skills required for independent practice.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It is a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong and grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect, and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way in how we work with each other and how we look after our patients and their families, respecting and valuing the rich diversity of our team and community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to improve the life chances and health outcomes of our population. It inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong – a place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded, and where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’, we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

For detailed information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Kamel Sharobeem, Clinical Director Stroke Medicine – via Stroke secretaries on 0121 507 3636.

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
• MRCP or similar.
• Advanced Life Support.

• Other postgraduate qualification.

• Extensive full‑time training and experience at Internal Medicine Training (IMT1/2) or higher grade or equivalent.
• Acute stroke medicine experience.

• Previous experience of stroke thrombolysis.

• Experience of conducting clinical audit.

• Full GMC Registration.

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