Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Job summary

Discover Island Life, Drive Stroke Excellence: Consultant Physician, Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Seeking a fulfilling Consultant Physician role in Stroke Medicine within a supportive, innovative island setting?

St. Mary’s NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our collaborative team. You’ll play a key role in delivering and advancing our comprehensive acute stroke and rehabilitation services, empowered by cutting-edge technology including Rapid AI and readily accessible CT perfusion imaging.

Main duties of the job

Why Choose a Career with Us?

Make a Real Impact: Shape and lead the delivery of exceptional stroke care to our Island community.

Embrace Innovation: Utilize advanced diagnostics like Rapid AI and immediate CT perfusion to enhance patient outcomes.

Thrive in Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Specialist Nurses, and Therapists.

Contribute to a Full Spectrum of Care: Be integral to our established 24/7 thrombolysis service (with remote out-of-hours support), 5-day TIA clinic, proactive Early Supported Discharge Team, and dedicated rehabilitation services.

Achieve Work-Life Balance: This full-time role encourages applications for part-time or job-share arrangements, with flexible job plan discussions welcomed.

Benefit from Relocation Support: We offer a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights”

Experience

Essential

  • Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine
  • Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine

Teaching / Research

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 22 August 2026

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