Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke) to join the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and UCH stroke teams in London. The role offers broad exposure to hyperacute and acute stroke care with multidisciplinary collaboration.

The post includes governance, teaching, and research opportunities, with supervision mirroring other ST3+ SpRs and a commitment to education and service development.

Qualifications

• Completion of CMT training or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Eligible for full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in Neurology/Stroke and interest in career in Neurology/Stroke.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, GDPR and NHS experience.
• Experience working in the NHS and understanding research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Rotations across core and specialist stroke roles, including neurovascular units and 24/7 thrombectomy service.
• Deliver comprehensive patient care from pre-hospital to post-hospital care.
• Engage in governance, audits, and quality improvement projects.
• Participate in teaching, grand rounds, and weekly stroke curriculum sessions.
• Support clinical research at the NIHR-designated center and contribute to service development.
• Receive supervision and mentorship similar to stroke SpRs with NTNs.

Skills

IT proficiency

Audit and quality improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Education

MRCP

CMT training or equivalent

GMC full registration

Licence to practise

NHS experience

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke)

The closing date is 10 November 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor (SPR Level) to join the UCLH Comprehensive Stroke Service. Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Queen Square and UCH on Euston Road, London, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in one of the UK's largest stroke services.

As a Stroke Fellow, you will rotate through core and specialist stroke roles, participate in governance and teaching programs, and work within a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service and hyperacute stroke unit. You will also engage in a variety of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to pre-hospital stroke video triage.

This position provides excellent training in the management of stroke across all stages of care, with ample opportunities for service development and clinical research. You will receive the same educational supervision as other stroke SpRs with NTNs and have the chance to observe and learn from a broad range of specialist neurological clinics.

NHNN is internationally recognized for its clinical care and research, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions. The role includes daily teaching opportunities and the chance to work closely with experts in various neurological fields.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Rotations: Engage in core and specialist stroke roles, including hyperacute and acute stroke units, general and specialist stroke clinics, and the 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service. Participate in pre-hospital video triage and assessment for potential stroke cases in north London.

Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive care at all stages of stroke management, from pre-hospital to post-hospital. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as cardiology, neurosurgery, and haematology for integrated stroke care.

Governance and Quality Improvement: Involve in clinical governance activities like audits, case reviews, and quality improvement projects to enhance stroke care services.

Teaching and Education: Engage in the teaching program, including grand rounds, bedside teaching, and tutorials. Participate in weekly protected teaching sessions related to the stroke curriculum.

Research and Development: Support clinical research at the NIHR‑designated hyperacute stroke research center. Contribute to service development initiatives to improve stroke care delivery.

Supervision and Mentorship: Receive supervision and mentoring similar to stroke SpRs with NTNs. Mentor junior doctors and medical students within the stroke service.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites: o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital o University College Hospital Grafton Way Building o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Collaboration with Neurology Services: Collaborate with the neurology team at NHNN, gaining experience in specialist neurological clinics and the Neuro‑SDEC model.

This overview highlights the Stroke Fellow role's clinical, educational, and research responsibilities within a leading stroke service.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Completion of CMT training or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
• Experience working in the NHS
• Understanding of research methodology

Experience

• Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
• Clinical Audit

Skills and Abilities

• IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
• Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke

Communication

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

£67,325 a year per annum + London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-8277231-A

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery