Locally Employed Doctor for Stroke

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Locally Employed Doctor to work in the Department for Older People and Stroke. This role involves supporting inpatient and outpatient care and rotating across various ward areas. Candidates must possess MRCP Part 2 and have at least 2 years of internal medicine experience. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and aims to promote a diverse workforce. Great opportunities for continuing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent) required.
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 needed.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient and outpatient care across the department.
• Rotate with other StR's across the care group.
• Participate in audit/QI projects.

Skills

Internal Medicine experience

MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

GMC registration

Teaching experience

Education

MB ChB (or equivalent)

Certification in Advanced Life Support

Job description

Role Summary

The role will include working alongside our consultant, ANPs and junior doctor teams to support inpatient and outpatient care across the Department for Older People and Stroke (DMOPS) at the Aintree site. The successful applicant will rotate with other StR's across the care group to have access to all ward areas. Applications for less than full‑time working will be considered. The position is for a locally employed doctor until 1.8.2026. Applicants must have MRCP Part 2 and live in the UK.

Qualifications

• MB ChB (or equivalent)
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 (Written)
• MRCP UK PACES
• Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice (or eligible for)
• IMT/CMT experience with equivalent post‑foundation training experience in internal medicine specialties for at least 2 years
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Additional Experience (Desirable)

• Additional GIM experience
• Additional stroke/neurology/geriatric medicine related experience
• Evidence of teaching experience and feedback
• Qualification in medical education / education
• Certified provider of Advanced Life Support (RCUK ALS)
• Good understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC
• IMPACT course

Audit / QI Experience (Essential)

• Experience/participation in audit/QI projects
• Awareness of research principles
• UK professional registration

Organisation Overview

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024.

Equality, Diversity & Flexibility

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from groups that are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and ages 16‑24. The Trust offers a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one, including reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

Other Relevant Policies

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting and processing the successful applicant’s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post.