Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine: Sponsorship Available

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Job summary

We are committed to delivering excellent, evidence-based care and continuously improving services in line with national best practice. The successful candidate will join a motivated multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic direction of stroke services across the Island. The role offers a diverse and rewarding case mix, encompassing hyperacute, acute and rehabilitation stroke care, supported by regional neuroscience and thrombectomy centres on the mainland. Consultants have the opportunity to lead service improvement initiatives, participate in regional stroke networks, and contribute to education, research and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

Make a visible and lasting difference to the health outcomes of the Island population. Performance and Patient Outcomes Stroke care is a priority for the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and we are proud of the significant progress made in recent years through a relentless focus on quality improvement, multidisciplinary working and patient outcomes. Our stroke service has demonstrated sustained improvements in performance across the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), reflecting the commitment and expertise of our clinical teams. We recognise SSNAP as more than a performance metric; it is a powerful driver of excellence.

As a member of the Wessex Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (ISDN), we benchmark our performance against some of the highest-performing stroke services in the country and actively participate in regional quality improvement programmes. This collaborative approach has enabled us to adopt best practice rapidly and ensure that patients on the Isle of Wight benefit from the same high standards of care available across the wider Wessex region. The successful candidate will join a service with a clear ambition to achieve and sustain high levels of SSNAP performance across all domains of stroke care. You will play a key leadership role in analysing performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative solutions that further enhance patient outcomes and experience.

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: 24 September 2026

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