Consultant - Stroke Medicine
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £109,725 - £145,478 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Consultant in Stroke Medicine | Medacs Healthcare
Hospital Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Job Title: Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Rate: £109,725 - £145,478
Contract Type: Permanent or FTC
Make a Real Impact in Stroke Medicine - On Your Terms
Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn (QEH) to recruit a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join a dynamic, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke care across West Norfolk and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, service development, and flexible working, supported by a leading NHS framework agency.
About the Role
As a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality stroke and TIA services within a well‑established, motivated multidisciplinary team.
You will work across the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), and rehabilitation areas, providing expert inpatient care, participating in the Stroke in‑reach service, and leading outpatient Stroke/TIA clinics.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in Stroke and TIA outpatient clinics
- Support hyperacute stroke pathways, including thrombolysis and telemedicine liaison
- Work closely with MDT colleagues including therapists, psychologists, specialist nurses, and acute physicians
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and SSNAP performance
Provide consultant‑level diagnosis, treatment, and care for stroke and TIA patients
About the department and setting
- Onsite thrombolysis with regional telemedicine support out of hours
- Established referral pathways to Cambridge and UCL for thrombectomy
- Active involvement in research, innovation, and digital transformation
- Supportive consultant team with opportunities for leadership and service development
Strong MDT including therapists, psychologists, dieticians, and stroke‑trained nurses
What we're Looking For
Essential:
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
- UK Right to Work
- DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Desirable:
- Interest in teaching, research, or leadership roles
- Experience contributing to SSNAP performance or pathway redesign
Experience in service development, audit, or quality improvement
Why King's Lynn?
King's Lynn offers an excellent quality of life, combining:
- Easy rail links to Cambridge and London
- Beautiful countryside, coastline, and historic towns
- Strong local schools and a welcoming community
- Affordable living compared with larger cities
- On‑site hospital accommodation available
Apply Today
Email nicole.keogh@medacs.com for further information or to enquire about alternative opportunities.
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