Consultant Vascular Neurologist

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cerebrovascular diseases and stroke-related neurological conditions.

• Manage patients presenting with acute ischaemic stroke, intracerebral haemorrhage, transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), and other cerebrovascular disorders.

• Lead the assessment and management of patients with acute stroke, ensuring timely intervention and adherence to established stroke treatment protocols.

• Evaluate patients for intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy according to clinical indications and evidence-based guidelines.

• Coordinate with interventional neuroradiology and neurointerventional teams for patients requiring endovascular stroke treatment.

• Provide specialised neurological care for patients with complex cerebrovascular conditions, including carotid artery disease, intracranial arterial stenosis, cerebral venous thrombosis, and vascular malformations.

• Perform comprehensive neurological examinations and interpret diagnostic investigations, including CT, MRI, CT angiography, MR angiography, and other cerebrovascular imaging studies.

• Utilise stroke assessment tools, including the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), to evaluate neurological deficits and monitor patient progress.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for acute stroke management, secondary stroke prevention, and long-term cerebrovascular care.

• Manage patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring and specialised stroke unit or neurocritical care services.

• Identify and manage stroke-related complications, including cerebral oedema, haemorrhagic transformation, seizures, and neurological deterioration.

• Assess and manage vascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, atrial fibrillation, and other conditions contributing to cerebrovascular disease.

• Provide evidence-based recommendations for antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulation, lipid management, and other stroke prevention strategies.

• Participate in the development and implementation of acute stroke pathways, stroke alerts, and emergency neurological response protocols.

• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, cardiologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.

• Lead multidisciplinary stroke rounds, case discussions, and clinical decision-making for complex cerebrovascular cases.

• Coordinate post-stroke rehabilitation planning and long-term neurological follow-up to optimise functional recovery and quality of life.

• Provide counselling and education to patients and families regarding stroke prevention, treatment options, prognosis, and rehabilitation.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and patient safety standards.

• Participate in stroke service audits, clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and stroke outcome monitoring.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of stroke care services, including stroke unit protocols and comprehensive stroke management programmes.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, neurology trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in vascular neurology, acute stroke treatment, neuroimaging, and cerebrovascular disease management.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Neurology or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Advanced fellowship training or specialised clinical training in Vascular Neurology, Stroke Medicine, or Cerebrovascular Diseases.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical experience in stroke medicine and cerebrovascular disease management.

• Proven clinical experience in the assessment and management of acute ischaemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischaemic attacks.

• Demonstrated expertise in acute stroke management, including intravenous thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy eligibility assessment, and coordination of endovascular treatment.

• Strong experience in interpreting neuroimaging studies and applying advanced diagnostic techniques in cerebrovascular medicine.

• Experience managing complex cerebrovascular conditions and implementing secondary stroke prevention strategies.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, comprehensive stroke centre, advanced neurology department, or specialised cerebrovascular unit.

• Familiarity with international stroke management guidelines and evidence-based clinical protocols.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex neurological emergencies.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in vascular neurology, stroke medicine, and cerebrovascular disease management.

• Advanced knowledge of acute stroke assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

• Proficiency in neurological examination, stroke severity assessment, and interpretation of cerebrovascular imaging.

• Comprehensive understanding of intravenous thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy indications, and acute stroke treatment pathways.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex neurological cases.

• Ability to respond effectively to time-sensitive neurological emergencies and rapidly changing clinical conditions.

• Expertise in secondary stroke prevention, vascular risk factor management, and long-term cerebrovascular care.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based neurological practice, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, stroke service development, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, vascular neurology experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.