Consultant Stroke


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

Ward 39 bedded ward with 12 HASU beds and 2 ringfenced beds for direct admission 2 ward consultants are present on the ward during the working week. Our thrombolysis consultant for the day is independent of the ward to ensure rapid front door assessment for hyperacute patients. We have 7-8 residents on the ward, 7 middle grade doctors/ senior clinical fellows and 4 physician associates. They will rotate around the ward and also support front door activities. TIA Service We provide 7 day TIA clinics in our purpose built TIA clinic that is directly adjacent to the Stroke ward. TIA clinics have access to all diagnostics 7 days a week that includes Carotid Ultrasound, ECG and blood investigations. We have same day access to 4 dedicated daily MRI TIA slots during weekdays. We have rapid access to outpatient CTAs and have a very efficient pathway with the Vascular service for rapid carotid endarterectomy/ intervention if that is required. Rehabilitation and Community Stroke Services Patients admitted to our Stroke service have access to rehabilitation unit at West Park Hospital. Work is currently underway to further streamline the process through community based rehabilitation and reconfiguration of service.

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