Consultant in Stroke medicine

Job Summary East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated stroke physician to join their high-performing Stroke MDT, providing daily consultant-led care and support to patients on the stroke unit. The role involves contributing to clinical governance, risk management, and providing teaching and supervision to junior medical staff. The trust is undergoing a reconfiguration of unscheduled care services, including the opening of a HASU as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Stroke service. This full-time substantive post supports the comprehensive service for Stroke patients, both in the hospital and the community, and offers opportunities for research and teaching. About Us East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large integrated healthcare provider with a reputation for high-quality stroke care. The trust offers a comprehensive service for Stroke patients in both hospital and community settings. Strong links with universities provide opportunities for research and teaching. The trust values flexible working arrangements and welcomes candidates interested in part-time roles. The successful applicant will have the chance to contribute to the development of stroke medicine services. Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 435-MQ86-25-A Job Locations Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH Responsibilities Delivering daily consultant-led care to stroke patients and supporting the stroke unit staff. Contributing to clinical governance, risk management, and ensuring appropriate standards of care. Providing teaching, educational, and clinical supervision to junior medical staff. Participating in the delivery of 7-day TIA and rapid access clinics. Collaborating in the reconfiguration of unscheduled care services, including opening a HASU. Supporting sub-acute rehabilitation for stroke patients in community hospitals and settings. Sharing responsibility for acute and rehabilitation stroke wards. Participating in medical audit and postgraduate teaching. Being part of the MDT on acute and rehabilitation stroke units. Participating in acute stroke and Telestroke rotas. Providing TIA service at RBH. Ensuring ongoing clinical responsibility for patients, coordinating with colleagues within the department. Contributing to consultant cover during leave. Developing and promoting services that minimise hospital stay and promote recovery and independent living. Participating in medical audit and maintaining clinical governance. Providing professional supervision, direction, and training to junior medical staff. Engaging in postgraduate teaching activities. Attending meetings of the Directorate of Medicine for Older People, Rehabilitation, and Stroke. Participating in the Hot Consultant acute stroke rota (1 in 6 weekdays 8 am to 5.00 pm). Contributing to the Lancashire and Cumbria Telestroke rota (1 in 14). Person Specification Essential Attainments Full registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission to register within six months MRCP or equivalent. CCT or within 6 months of CCT or CESR Desirable Attainments A higher degree such as MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent. Essential Training Experience in teaching undergraduates, post-graduates, nurses and professions allied to medicine Experience of clinical audit and understanding of the process 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH Website: http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr