# Consultant in Stroke Medicine - West Norfolk at Pulse > Remote · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7765884003 (read 2026-11-04). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Pulse](https://alderhq.app/companies/pulse) - Location text: West Norfolk; London Office - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: West Norfolk; London Office") - Posted: 2026-06-08 (150 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7765884003 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1528): p25 £53k, median £60k, p75 £74k ## Description (the employer's text) ### Opportunity - An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Stroke Medicine team at an NHS Foundation Trust serving the community of West Norfolk and the surrounding region. We are looking for a committed and clinically excellent Consultant in Stroke Medicine to help lead and develop our stroke service. - This is a key clinical leadership role within a forward-thinking department. The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care – from hyperacute assessment and thrombolysis through to rehabilitation and secondary prevention. - The post includes a generous Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) allocation, structured on-call commitment, and flexible job planning to support a sustainable and rewarding career. Applications from candidates seeking full-time or less-than-full-time arrangements are equally welcome. - This is a genuine opportunity to shape stroke services at a community-facing Trust, make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of England’s most distinctive regions. ### Key Responsibilities Hyperacute & Acute Stroke Care • Provide consultant-led assessment and management of patients presenting with acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA), including hyperacute care on the Stroke Unit. • Lead and participate in the delivery of thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy pathways, working within regional networks. • Oversee management of patients on the acute stroke unit, ensuring timely, evidence-based interventions and high-quality MDT working. • Provide clinical oversight and decision-making for complex stroke presentations, including large vessel occlusion, haemorrhagic stroke, and rare stroke aetiologies. • Contribute to the stroke on-call rota, providing consultant cover for acute stroke emergencies. Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention • Lead consultant input into the stroke rehabilitation pathway, working closely with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology, and nursing colleagues. • Oversee secondary prevention clinics, including post-stroke and TIA follow-up, ensuring patients receive optimal medical management to reduce recurrence risk. • Support the development and delivery of early supported discharge services in collaboration with community and social care partners. • Contribute to atrial fibrillation detection and anticoagulation pathways as part of the stroke secondary prevention programme. Leadership, Education & Governance • Take an active role in stroke clinical governance, including participation in the SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme) and local quality improvement initiatives. • Provide clinical leadership for the stroke multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate care. • Contribute to the teaching and training of junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. • Engage with regional stroke networks, integrated care systems, and pathway development across the healthcare economy. • Maintain and develop clinical expertise in line with RCP and BASP Continuing Professional Development requirements. ### Essential Criteria to Apply Qualifications & Registration • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise. • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in General Internal Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine, or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview. • MRCP (UK) or equivalent specialist qualification. • Completion of a recognised higher specialty training programme with substantial stroke medicine experience, or equivalent. Clinical Experience & Skills • Demonstrable experience in the full stroke pathway, from hyperacute assessment and thrombolysis through to rehabilitation and secondary prevention. • Experience in TIA clinic management and secondary prevention strategies. • Familiarity with thrombectomy referral pathways and regional network working. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Apulse%3A7765884003 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.