Consultant (Stroke) Physician

NHS; Nebraska; On-site; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant (Stroke) Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. The post is full-time and substantive, with potential for >10 programmed activities by negotiation, and involves acute stroke and rehab care.

The role includes engagement with regional Telestroke On-Call, liaison with Neuroradiology and surgical teams, and leadership of a dedicated Stroke unit to deliver high-quality care across the patient pathway.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview
• Evidence additional stroke experience

Responsibilities

• Provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to stroke patients
• Contribute to a high-quality TIA service
• Join the regional Telestroke on-call rota and participate in education and governance

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Consultant (Stroke) Physician

The closing date is 30 September 2026

This post has received Royal College Approval

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full-time, substantive post (potentially >10 Programmed Activities by negotiation).

Those with sub-specialty training in stroke medicine will be encouraged to apply.Applicants are encouraged to clearly exhibit how they meet our criteria in their applications.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides an active acute thrombolysis service (with thrombectomy provided at Royal Preston Hospital) and also makes use of the specialist Telestroke On-Call Service out of hours and at weekends. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will join the regional Telestroke On-Call rota.

The post supports continued development of the Stroke Service and you will work alongside existing Stroke Consultants, as well as a wider Care of the Elderly Team and General Medicine colleagues. You will also liaise with Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery Teams, as well as Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Matrons, Ward Managers, Nurses, Therapists and Secretaries, to assist in providing excellent care to our patients at all stages of the patient's hospital journey. You will provide clinical leadership to a dedicated team.

About us

The Trust's Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, particularly related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside. Cities such as Liverpool and Manchester are merely a short train or car journey away.

We can offer you a commitment to teaching, education and audit. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has a keen interest and deep involvement in medical and dental education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, so you could play an active role in progressing the knowledge and skills of these junior colleagues. Medical Students from Lancaster Medical School receive the whole of their education, academic and clinical, in Cumbria and North Lancashire. UHMBFT is the lead NHS organisation and takes responsibility throughout the five years of the degree for the provision of acute practice placements.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate colleague who is proficient in Stroke Medicine to provide acute medical and rehabilitation care to our patients.You will contribute in providing a high quality TIA Service. A new, combined Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Unit was opened in December 2019.

You will see patients in the Combined Stroke Unit, the TIA Clinic, and undertake Out-Patient Clinics. You will also be allocated time for SPA and clinical administration work

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Qualifications/Skills

• Full registration with the General Medical Council MRCP or equivalent
• Certificate of completion in specialist training (CCT) in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine or within 6 months of completion of training at the time of interview
• Evidence additional stroke experience

Experience

• Broad exposure to medical diseases and the management of these
• Comprehensive patient management, ability to train/supervise junior medical staff and medical students

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust