Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Job summaryThe Trust’s Stroke Department in the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation falls under the remit of the Speciality Medicine Collaborative.There are approximately 700 patients for North Cumbria each year with a discharge diagnosis of stroke, and roughly 20 patients per week are seen in the Neurovascular clinic at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (CIC).The Trust has a Hyper‑Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at the Cumberland Infirmary site, comprising a 10‑bedded HAS unit at CIC, with 25 acute and rehabilitation beds, and an additional 15 acute and rehabilitation beds at WCH. Successful candidates will join the established team and help further develop a high‑quality stroke service across North Cumbria. A 7‑day service model will allow rapid diagnosis and therapeutic intervention through 7‑day stroke/TIA clinics and an integrated pathway into community services. Main dutiesWe are looking to appoint dynamic and forward‑thinking Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Stroke Medicine to complete a team of six (including new appointments) within the Trust covering North Cumbria. The Directorate welcomes applications from both existing and newly trained Consultants (full or part‑time).This is an opportunity to join an organisation where clinicians are at the forefront of management.Additional specialist interests in Elderly Care, Neurology, Pharmacology or Acute Medicine can be accommodated. Job responsibilitiesPlease note: You must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.Protect and deliver the highest standard of clinical care to patients with stroke and related conditions, including but not limited to: assessment, diagnosis, acute management, rehabilitation support and long‑term care planning.Participate in on‑call and emergency cover, and support the 7‑day stroke/TIA clinic service.Engage in research, teaching and professional development activities to apply evidence‑based medicine to clinical practice. Person Specification Essential QualificationsValid Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview), CESR, or European Community RightsMembership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent Desirable QualificationsPostgraduate qualification Essential ExperienceHigh level of clinical experience and competence in Stroke medicine Desirable ExperienceBusiness planning experienceInterest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care Essential Research and Training ExperienceAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsExperience teaching undergraduates and postgraduatesCommitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance Desirable Research and Training ExperiencePublications in peer‑reviewed journalsAbility to supervise postgraduate researchTeaching of non‑medical health professionalsEducational qualification Essential SkillsExcellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staffAbility to organise workload efficientlyEmpathetic and sensitive approach to patient needsAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Personal Circumstances EssentialApproachable and effective multidisciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to influence and negotiatePositive approach to lessons learned DesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels Other EssentialAble to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital or travel to fulfill the post requirementsParticipation in on‑call and emergency cover ContactDr Paul Davies – DavidPaul.Davies@ncic.nhs.uk EmployerNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustCumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY Websitehttps://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr