Description

• Job title: Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine.

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• 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.

• Work arrangement: In person.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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