Job summary
The Trust's Stroke Department in the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation falls under the remit of the Speciality Medicine Collaborative.
There are currently approximately 700 patients for North Cumbria each year with a discharge diagnosis of stroke. Approximately 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, which comprises a 10-bed HAS unit at CIC, with 25 acute and rehabilitation beds, and a further 15 acute and rehabilitation beds at WCH. Successful candidates will join the established team and have the opportunity to contribute to the further development of a high-quality stroke service across North Cumbria. A 7-day service model allows the delivery of stroke/TIA clinics, enabling rapid diagnosis and therapeutic intervention, and provides an integrated pathway into community services.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Stroke Medicine to join a team of six (including new appointments) within the Trust covering North Cumbria. The Directorate welcomes applications from both experienced and newly trained Consultants (full or part-time).
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization where 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 conducted regularly 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 providing safe, high-quality patient care, guided by our Trust values. All employees are expected to demonstrate their commitment to these values daily. You may be asked about these during the interview process.
The post is subject to the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service.
Date posted: 23 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 262-A-24-5949997-E
Job locations:
* Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
* Carlisle
* CA2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description for more information about this post.
Contact: Dr. Paul Davies
Email: DavidPaul.Davies@ncic.nhs.uk
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