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Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, Cumbria. The post is a fixed-term, full-time contract for 12 months with on-call commitments and NHS consultant pay currently advertised between £113,565 and £150,569 per year.

The successful candidate will provide specialist consultant-level care for stroke patients, participate in hyper-acute and rehabilitation services, and lead service development within a

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS or equivalent.
• Current GMC registration or licence to practise.
• Clinical competence to work at consultant level.
• Ability to participate in on‑call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil role requirements and be based within ~30 minutes of base hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultant‑level stroke care for patients.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute stroke and TIAs.
• Participate in hyper-acute stroke services, inpatient treatment and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to high‑quality stroke service delivery across North Cumbria.
• Collaborate with consultants, doctors, nurses and other professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

On-call readiness

Travel willingness

Clinical leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate training in stroke medicine

Job description

Job title: Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine.

Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom.

Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum.

Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time contract for 12 months.

Working pattern: Full-time, with participation in on‑call and emergency cover.

Department: Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultant‑level care for patients with stroke and related neurological conditions.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute stroke and transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs).
• Participate in hyper‑acute stroke services, inpatient treatment, rehabilitation and neurovascular outpatient clinics.
• Contribute to the delivery and development of a high‑quality stroke service across North Cumbria.
• Collaborate with other consultant physicians, junior doctors, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Support the development of integrated care pathways linking hospital treatment with community services.
• Participate in clinical governance, appraisal and job‑planning activities.
• Contribute to service improvement and maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical care.
• Undertake on‑call duties and emergency cover as required.
• Submit the required documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of starting the post.

Requirements

• A recognised medical degree, such as MBBS or an equivalent qualification.
• Appropriate postgraduate training and specialist experience in stroke medicine.
• Current UK professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• The clinical competence to work at consultant level and manage complex stroke cases.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• The ability to influence, negotiate and work effectively with colleagues across clinical services.
• A positive approach to learning from clinical experience and implementing improvements.
• Ability to participate in on‑call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the role’s requirements and be based within approximately 30 minutes of the base hospital.
• Research experience is desirable.
• Additional specialist interests in elderly care, neurology, pharmacology or acute medicine may be accommodated.
• Competitive salary: NHS consultant pay of approximately £113,565–£150,569 annually.
• Specialist clinical experience: Opportunity to work in an established stroke service covering acute treatment, rehabilitation and outpatient care.
• Professional development: Scope to develop specialist expertise and complete the GMC Portfolio Pathway requirements.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside experienced consultants and healthcare professionals.
• Service development opportunities: Contribute to strengthening stroke services and improving patient outcomes across North Cumbria.
• Research opportunities: Potential to undertake research and contribute to clinical service improvement.
• Visa sponsorship consideration: The original advert welcomes applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to current immigration rules and individual eligibility. Sponsorship is not guaranteed.