Consultant (Stroke) Physician

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Lancaster is seeking a highly motivated Consultant (Stroke) Physician to deliver acute medical and rehabilitation care. The role includes responsibilities for TIA services, outpatient clinics, and potential clinical lead opportunities. Candidates should have GMC registration and CCT in relevant specialities. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and support for relocation.

Benefits

Commitment to teaching and education

Potential relocation package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council required.
• CCT in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training.
• Broad exposure to medical diseases and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to patients.
• Contribute to providing a high quality TIA Service.
• Attend Out-Patient Clinics and be involved in clinical administration.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

MRCP or equivalent

Evidence additional stroke experience

Comprehensive patient management

Education

CCT in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine

Job description

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Overview

Consultant (Stroke) Physician

The closing date is 06 October 2025

This post has received Royal College Approval

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full-time, substantive post (potentially >10 Programmed Activities by negotiation).

Those with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine will be encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications.

Opportunity to become Clinical Lead for the Stroke Service is also available for interested candidates with the right experience. This position would attract additional remuneration and PA allowance within the Job Plan.

The trust is committed to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we can discuss your individual needs on application.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides an active acute thrombolysis service (with thrombectomy provided at Royal Preston Hospital) and also makes use of the specialist Telestroke On-Call Service out of hours and at weekends. There is an opportunity to join the general medicine On-Call Rota, Telestroke On-Call rota, or both

The post supports continued development of the Stroke Service and you will work alongside existing Stroke Consultants, as well as a wider Care of the Elderly Team and General Medicine colleagues. You will also liaise with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery Teams, as well as Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Matrons, Ward Managers, Nurses, Therapists and Secretaries, to assist in providing excellent care to our patients at all stages of the patient\u2019s hospital journey. You will provide clinical leadership to a dedicated team.

About us

The Trust's Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, particularly related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside. Cities such as Liverpool and Manchester are merely a short train or car journey away.

We can offer you a commitment to teaching, education and audit. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has a keen interest and deep involvement in medical and dental education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, so you could play an active role in progressing the knowledge and skills of these junior colleagues. Medical Students from Lancaster Medical School receive the whole of their education, academic and clinical, in Cumbria and North Lancashire. UHMBFT is the lead NHS organisation and takes responsibility throughout the five years of the degree for the provision of acute practice placements.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate colleague who is proficient in Stroke Medicine to provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to our patients. You will contribute in providing a high quality TIA Service. A new, combined Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Unit was opened in December 2019.

You will see patients in the Combined Stroke Unit, the TIA Clinic, and undertake Out-Patient Clinics. You will also be allocated time for SPA and clinical administration work

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview
• Evidence additional stroke experience

Experience

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these
• Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust