Job summary
SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL BRISTOL
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW IN STROKE(ST3 + LEVEL)

Bristol Foundation Trust is looking to appoint Senior Clinical Fellows at ST3 level or above in Stroke for 6 months. Position commencing from November/December 2026, immediate start needed.

For those who have completed CT/IM level medical training and gained or nearly completed MRCP, these posts will provide registrar level experience and training in stroke and hence be a springboard for NTN applications in neurology or other specialties where experience in neurology or stroke play a significant part.

Main duties of the job
The roles will be leading on acute admissions, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, HASU/ASU ward rounds at Southmead Hospital. In addition the post holder will be supporting the delivery of TIA Clinics at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Site. The Senior Clinical Fellows also have opportunity to undergo training and development, valued as a core part of the Stroke team.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-NMSK5939-AR
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Good clinical judgement
• Understand Audit/governance processes
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside UK).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an SHO in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• 4 months experience in geriatrics/COTE/ neurology/stroke.
• Experience in thrombolysis

Desirable

• Experience in thrombectomy
• Interpreting CT scans

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered with GMC (UK)
• Registered with GMC (UK)
• ALS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MRCP
• Completion of a general management course or programme

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
• Flexibility
• Critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Desirable

• Interest in medical management
• Willingness to undertake further research
• Ability to teach effectively.
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

Additional and Aptitudes
Essential

• IT skills on all Microsoft packages
• Fluent English speaker
• Experience in audit project and written up
• Demonstrate interest in research
• Demonstrate experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues
• Proven teaching ability.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates

Desirable

• Proven track record in research
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Demonstrate experience of case presentation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Joanna Smithers
joanna.smithers@nbt.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 339-NMSK5939-AR
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).