Locum Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Doctor in Stroke Medicine to join our Stroke Team. This post is open to anyone with interest in stroke. The role will be based at either Grange University Hospital or Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital.

The post holder may require to participate in the weekend on call at the Grange University Hospital where the post holder will do the assessment of stroke patients needing comprehensive care including Thrombolysis or Thrombectomy. The post holder will be also encouraged to participate in the out of hours on call after successful assessment and will be provided with supervised training to achieve these skills.

The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at The Grange University Hospital has 15 dedicated stroke beds and there are 2 Stroke Rehabilitation wards in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr that has total of 55 beds.

Main duties of the job

The Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine plays a pivotal role in addressing the unique healthcare needs and management of acute stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation patients. This medical professional provides comprehensive, person-centred care to patients, focusing on an integrated approach that encompasses medical, social, psychological, and functional aspects of wellbeing. The purpose of the post is to optimize the health and quality of life of stroke survivors through specialised medical care, preventive interventions, and management of complex health conditions associated with stroke.

Conduct thorough assessments of patients who have had a stroke and presented with stroke symptoms, considering medical history, social determinants, psychological well-being, and functional status.

Manage complex medical issues associated with multimorbidity, addressing interactions between health conditions, and optimizing treatment plans.

Review and optimize medication regimens, minimizing polypharmacy and addressing potential adverse drug interactions.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.