Overview
The Trust's Stroke Department in the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation falls under the remit of the Speciality Medicine Collaborative. The Stroke Unit includes a Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at the Cumberland Infirmary site with 10 HAS bedded units, 25 acute and rehabilitation beds at Cumberland Infirmary, and 15 acute and rehabilitation beds at WCH. A 7 day service model supports 7 day stroke/TIA clinics and an integrated pathway into community services.
Responsibilities
* We are looking to appoint dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Stroke Medicine to join a team of six within the Trust covering North Cumbria. Applications are welcome from existing and newly trained Consultants on a full or part-time basis.
* This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.
* Additional specialist interests in Elderly Care, Neurology, Pharmacology or Acute Medicine can be accommodated.
* Appraisal and Job Planning are carried out at regular intervals and forwarded to the specialty lead.
About us
Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safe, high-quality patient care and expects employees to demonstrate Trust values in daily activity. Values-based interview questions may be used at interview.
The post is subject to the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service.
Details
* Date posted: 29 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 262-A-25-7099278-A
* Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Job description and requirements
Please 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. See the Job Description for more information about this post. Contact Dr Paul Davies. DavidPaul.Davies@ncic.nhs.uk
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of: CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights
* Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification
Experience
* High level of clinical experience and competence in Stroke medicine
Desirable
* Business planning
* Interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care
Research and Training
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
* Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Ability to supervise postgraduate research
* Teaching of non-medical health professionals
* Educational qualification
Skills
* Excellent communication with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
* Ability to organise workload efficiently
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care
Personal circumstances
* Approachable multidisciplinary team member with strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to influence and negotiate
* Positive approach to learning from experience
Other
* Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital or able to travel to fulfil post requirements
* Participation in on-call and emergency cover
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.
Qualifications and sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration with current professional registration is required.
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Website: ncic.nhs.uk
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