Specialist Doctor - Stroke / Medicine

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Lead for Stroke to join their multidisciplinary team at Furness General Hospital. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering high-standard care and contributing to the development of the stroke service while collaborating with various medical teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in stroke medicine and acute care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality service delivery in stroke care.
• Ensure communication with GPs and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in clinical audit and governance activities.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Sub-specialty training in stroke medicine

Job description

Job summary

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 (>10 Programmed Activities).

The team at FGH has worked hard to develop the stroke service, maintaining strong regional links as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Network. Monitoring is carried out through weekly breach meetings, peer mortality reviews, monthly governance meetings, and close adherence to SSNAP criteria, on which we consistently receive an 'A' rating.

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

An opportunity to become Clinical Lead for Stroke is also available for suitable candidates with the right experience.

Main duties of the job

Furness General Hospital 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 post supports the ongoing development of the Stroke Service. You will work alongside three existing Stroke Consultants, one locum consultant, and a wider Care of the Elderly and General Medicine team. You will liaise with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, and Vascular Surgery teams, as well as Nurse Consultants, Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Matrons, Ward Managers, Nurses, Therapists, and Secretaries to ensure excellent patient care at all stages of the hospital journey. You will also provide clinical leadership to a dedicated team.

About us

The Hospitals are located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, offering outstanding natural beauty 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 is actively involved in medical and dental education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You could contribute to advancing the skills and knowledge of junior colleagues. Medical students from Lancaster Medical School receive their entire education in Cumbria and North Lancashire, with UHMBFT leading the provision of acute practice placements throughout the five-year degree.

Details

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £96,990 to £107,155 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 331-B0550525

Job location: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4LF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a member of the Care of the Elderly and Stroke Team, contributing to high-quality service delivery, including meeting emergency access targets and other standards.

You will ensure excellent communication with GPs and multidisciplinary team members, and participate in clinical audit and governance activities.

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