Consultant (Stroke) Physician

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Consultant in Stroke Medicine. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work in a multidisciplinary team, providing high-standard care in a scenic location. Opportunities for clinical leadership and teaching are available.

Qualifications

• Hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Sub-specialty training in stroke medicine encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute medical and rehabilitation care in Stroke Medicine.
• Contribute to a high-quality TIA Service.

Skills

Stroke Medicine

Education

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

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 anticipate being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formerly CESR) within six months of interview.

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

Applicants with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine are encouraged to apply. Please clearly demonstrate how you meet our criteria in your application.

There is also an opportunity to become Clinical Lead for the Stroke Service for candidates with the right experience. This role includes additional remuneration and PA allowance within the Job Plan.

The trust is open to negotiating a suitable relocation package and we are happy to discuss your individual needs upon application.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides an active acute thrombolysis service (with thrombectomy at Royal Preston Hospital) and utilizes the specialist Telestroke On-Call Service out of hours and at weekends. You may join the general medicine On-Call Rota, Telestroke On-Call rota, or both.

The role supports the ongoing development of the Stroke Service. You will work alongside existing Stroke Consultants, the Care of the Elderly Team, and General Medicine colleagues. Coordination with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, and Vascular Surgery Teams, as well as Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Matrons, Ward Managers, Nurses, Therapists, and Secretaries, is essential to providing excellent patient care throughout the hospital journey. You will also provide clinical leadership to a dedicated team.

About us

The Trust's Hospitals are located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by scenic beauty offering outdoor and recreational activities related to the sea, lakes, fells, and countryside. Cities like Liverpool and Manchester are easily accessible by train or car.

We are committed to teaching, education, and audit. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust actively participates in medical and dental education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will have opportunities to contribute to the development of junior colleagues. Medical students from Lancaster Medical School are educated in Cumbria and North Lancashire, with UHMBFT leading the clinical placements during their five-year degree program.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 331-L0510525
• Job location: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Job description

Job responsibilities

We seek a passionate colleague proficient in Stroke Medicine to provide acute medical and rehabilitation care. The role includes contributing to 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. Allocation of time for SPA and clinical administration work is included.

For detailed duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under supporting documents. More information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.