Specialist Grade in Stroke Medicine - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Applications are invited for an opportunity to join the dynamic Stroke Team at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.

We are a high-performing service, as evidenced by our National (SSNAP) audit results which have consistently been amongst the highest overall in the South-West for the past few years.

There is an active general medicine, geriatric medicine & stroke teaching programme. There are opportunities to get involved in our portfolio of multi-centre stroke research trials.


You will be an integral member of the Stroke Team at Musgrove Park Hospital which comprises 4 consultants and 1 associate specialist, SHO & foundation trainees, clinical fellows, Specialist stroke & research practitioners.


You will work with the senior stroke team to provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring stroke services.

This includes specialty outpatient clinics, consultant-led thrombolysis assessment and delivery, daily hyperacute stroke unit ward rounds & daily acute unit ward rounds (Monday to Friday).


As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

Taunton is a beautiful area of the Southwest, located between areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Somerset offers you the opportunity to live near or visit some of the UK's most desirable locations; from beautiful local beaches; to the vibrant cosmopolitan centres of Bristol, Bath and Exeter, all within easy reach.


The County town of Taunton boasts a wide range of local amenities including an extensive range of shopping, a wide range of local restaurants, sporting and recreational facilities including Somerset County Cricket Ground, Taunton Racecourse and The Blackbrook Theatre.

Taunton's nightlife offers a great atmosphere with cosy pubs and trendy bars.

There is outstanding range and quality of education available both primary and secondary level and state and private provision.

Cost of housing is relatively low for the southwest and crime rates are very low - all of which contributes to excellent standards of living for families and the opportunity for great work life balance.

Taunton also provides access to the M5 motorway and a mainline intercity rail link. Travel connections are convenient with the main line station offering trains to London Paddington in less than 2 hours.

Please find attached job description for more information regarding the main responsibilities for this position.
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