Consultant in Stroke and Neuro Rehab Medicine
The Mid Yorkshire Stroke and Neuro Rehab Service require a Consultant to complement the current team providing stroke services and Rehabilitation support for the Wakefield District, north Kirklees, some parts of south Leeds and the Hyperacute Services for large parts of Barnsley. This position is a substantive post for Stroke Medicine. You will join a team of 4 substantive Stroke Physicians, 6 Consultant Neurologists, Consultant Neurophysiologists and a Consultant in Neurological Rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The post will support the entire pathway covering Hyperacute services (currently 1:8), the acute stroke unit, the rehabilitation unit, and on‐call thrombolysis both out of hours and weekends. The consultant is expected to support the running of the TIA clinic, which is held every day of the week, and lead the multidisciplinary team working to promote recovery and optimise patient outcomes.
* Provide consultant‐level clinical leadership in stroke rehabilitation services
* Lead and support multidisciplinary team (MDT) working to promote recovery and optimise patient outcomes
* Work collaboratively with acute stroke, community, and therapy teams to ensure seamless care across the stroke pathway
* Deliver high‐quality, safe, and compassionate care in line with Trust standards
* Contribute to the continued development of Stroke and Rehabilitation services within the Trust
* Support service improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and quality assurance processes
* Work in partnership across the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System
* Contribute to education, supervision, and training of medical staff and wider MDT colleagues
* Provide specialist clinical care to stroke rehabilitation inpatients and outpatients
* Work closely with acute stroke teams to support patient flow and continuity of care, completing stroke rehab ward rounds
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and goal‐setting processes
* Support spasticity management and complex rehabilitation decision‐making
* Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement work
* Provide advice and support to community rehabilitation services
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience, supporting work‐life balance and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full‐time (10 PA) basis; part‐time applications will also be considered. The main duties of the post will include the responsibilities listed above.
Person Specification
To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
* Full GMC Registration with licence to practise, be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent)
* Medical Degree from recognised medical school; MRCP or equivalent
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Demonstrates an intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving, good time management, and the ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients
* Displays caring and compassionate attitude
* Flexible & adaptable
* Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospital internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies
* Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and evidence competencies
* Able to access all trust sites in a timely manner to fulfil the duties of the post
* Disclosures + Barring Service (DBS) clearance
Contact information
Dr Carpenter, Clinical Lead Stroke Consultant or Dr Prabal Datta, Stroke Consultant.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer‐friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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