Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine - Lancaster

Medacs Healthcare; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine to provide high-quality care and rehabilitation for stroke patients. The role involves working flexibly and collaborating with surgical teams. Candidates must hold a valid MBChB or equivalent, be GMC registered, and have relevant consultant level experience. This position offers competitive rates and equipment access, supporting career advancement in medicine.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Free life support courses

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
• GMC Specialist registered Doctor with full license to practice.
• Relevant experience at consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care and rehabilitation for stroke patients.
• Work closely with vascular and neurosurgeons.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment for patient management.

Skills

Cardiovascular disease

General and geriatric medicine

Rehabilitation and palliative care

Education

MBChB or equivalent

CCT in Stroke Medicine

Job description

Name: University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Role: Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Rates: £100 - 120 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 09:00am - 17:00pm + On Calls
Location: Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in-house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well-being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

The prestigious University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is recruiting a skilled Doctor of stroke medicine holding a Certificate Completion of Training (CCT) for an exciting Consultancy post that will provide unrivalled opportunities for practice, academia and research.

As a Consultant in stroke medicine, your skills, knowledge, and experience are critical to the successful acute care and rehabilitation provision at University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. Here you will be utilising a range of clinical skills including; cardiovascular disease, general and geriatric medicine, rehabilitation and palliative care, while being a pillar of clinical and educational support for junior doctors.

Working flexible shifts as a locum Consultant at University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, you will work to help patients adapt to the impact of their health problems following stroke and to manage their condition. You will be working closely with vascular surgeons and neurosurgeons, referring patients for surgery and increasingly with interventional neuroradiologists, referring patients for clot retrieval therapy.

The University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust takes their contribution to medical development and advancement seriously, especially as stroke results in a range of debilitating symptoms and is the most common cause of death and disability in the UK, accounting for over 5% of NHS resources. As a result, you will have access to some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country and unparalleled opportunities for specialism, research and academia throughout your consultancy.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent.
• Be a GMC Specialist registered Doctor with full license to practice
• Hold CCT or CESR at the time of interview or in an established training programme and within six months of CCT
• Inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview.
• Have relevant experience at consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level
• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs can't offer visa sponsorship or accept any applications from candidates with visa requirements)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS)
• CCT in Stroke Medicine and/or General Medicine (or within 6 months of achieving it)

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

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