Consultant in Stroke (x3 posts)

Leeds general infirmary provides aspects of regional hyperacute stroke care and this post is to support developments in line with recent national stroke clinical guidelines to expand hyperacute services such as 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy and extended window reperfusion with thrombolysis, as well as supporting increasing admission and inpatient numbers. In relation to this post, applications are invited for a consultant post within the Regional Neuroscience Centre. The post is designed for a Consultant Geriatrician with an interest in stroke medicine however applications from candidates with a background in acute internal medicine(AIM)/general internal medicine(GIM) as well as an interest in stroke medicine would be considered. This post is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service.

The department consists of 4 Stroke Neurologists, 7 Elderly/General Medicine Stroke Physicians and 2 consultants in rehabilitation medicine. For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services In the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities, The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered.