Overview
Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine. The closing date is 07 May 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences - Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, for a part time Consultant in Neurology and Stroke Medicine. The role will contribute to the provision of a high quality Neurology and Stroke service to the Greater Manchester conurbation.
The Stroke service is based at Salford Royal with Neurology principally based at the same site with spoke services at other sites within GM.
Responsibilities
* Assessment and treatment of new and follow up patients in outpatient clinics.
* Assessment of ad hoc attenders as necessary.
* Ward consultations on acute neurology ward, neurosurgery, and neurorehabilitation wards.
* Clinical administration.
* Attendance at weekly neuroradiology meeting.
* Hyperacute and Acute Stroke care delivery.
* Rapid access TIA assessments.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a large team of over 50 Consultant Neurologists at Salford Royal Hospital who provide outpatient and inpatient liaison services across Greater Manchester, covering a population of 3.2 million. The teams are well supported by middle grade and junior medical tiers, as well as Specialist Nurse teams across the range of Neurological sub-specialties. The post will also involve general neurology outpatients in a spoke of MCCN and liaison inpatient neurology in MCCN or in a GM spoke.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we\re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, the main duties and responsibilities are described in the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents heading. Further information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers page.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A higher qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent
* Completion (or within 6 months) of CCT/ higher specialist training or equivalent
* Participation in management training course
* Participation in an advanced IT training course
Professional Registration
* Full registration with General Medical Council
* Inclusion on the specialist register/ admission to the register within 6 months of interview
* Licensed with the GMC
* To be formally recognised as a clinical supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
* To be formally recognized as Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards
* Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Clinical experience and expertise in General Neurology
* Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
* Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
* Experience of recent and current research/ relevant publications
* Evidence of research relevant to Neurology
Appropriate personal attributes
* Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
* Is comfortable dealing with people
Managing/ Delivering Performance
* Clear understanding of performance management and supports performance culture
* Accountable for performance of self and others
* Empowers others to take responsibility
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.
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