Job Description

The closing date is 25th Sep 2025

Job summary

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Make a Real Impact on Stroke Care Across Somerset

We are excited to invite applications for a Consultant Stroke Physician to join our progressive and expanding stroke team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping a Somerset-wide, high-performing stroke service while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in one of the UK's most desirable regions.


From April 2026, our reconfigured pathway will launch a Somerset Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Musgrove Park Hospital, complemented by acute stroke units at both Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals. You will play a vital role in driving forward our system-wide improvements in stroke care and clinical outcomes.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Your Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality stroke diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care across acute, hyperacute, and rehabilitation pathways Lead HASU ward rounds, thrombolysis assessment and rapid-access TIA clinics (including 1-in-8 weekend rota) Contribute to stroke follow-up clinics, outpatient services, and community-based stroke recovery units Play an active role in education, research, and clinical governance within the department Supervise junior medical staff and support medical student training Collaborate across sites at Musgrove Park Hospital (base) and Yeovil District Hospital

About us

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As the first integrated provider of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services in the country, we are proud to offer outstanding care across Somerset. Our dedicated teams are leading transformation in healthcare delivery, supported by significant capital investment and robust research infrastructure.


We value diversity, inclusion, and a supportive working culture. Whether you're new to consultancy or seeking a fresh challenge, we'll support your growth, offer you mentorship, and provide a structured path to achieving your goals.

Why Join Us?

Work in a forward-thinking Trust recently unified under a single Somerset-wide service


Enjoy flexible working, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong support for career development


There is a relocation package available to candidates applying for a substantive position, of up to a maximum of 7,700 (terms and conditions apply)


Be part of a research-active department contributing to national stroke studies


Access state-of-the-art facilities, including upgraded CT/MRI imaging, day surgery, and intensive care units


Live and work in stunning Somerset, surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, thriving market towns, great schools, and fast links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London

Job description

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The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required . Please view the attachment below.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

MBBS and MRCP or equivalent


Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.


Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT in General/Internal Medicine or Stroke




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Desirable

Higher degree

Experience

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Essential

Broad clinical experience in stroke and general medicine


Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department




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Desirable

Experience at locum consultant level

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description


Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based consultant


Ability to lead and develop the service


Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multiprofessional and team basis with all levels


Ability to communicate effectively


Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies


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Desirable

Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months


Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Claire Vincent


claire.vincent@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Consultant

Salary

109725.00 to 145478.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-3263

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA