Overview
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well-integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community. This will be a full‑time, substantive post (>10 programmed activities). The hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities. The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has a keen interest and deep involvement in medical and dental education, so you could play an active role in progressing the knowledge and skills of junior colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership to a dedicated stroke team and at times serve as the senior stroke doctor on the rota.
* Collaborate closely with stroke consultants, stroke nurse consultant, advanced nurse practitioners, general medicine colleagues, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, the Care of the Elderly Team and multidisciplinary team members.
* Support the continued development of the stroke service and contribute to the provision of high quality care, including achievement of emergency access targets and other relevant quality standards.
* Engage in clinical audit, clinical governance responsibilities and maintain excellent communication with GPs and team members.
Qualifications
* Specialist Level doctors with a minimum of 6‑years sub‑specialty training in stroke medicine are encouraged to apply.
* Applicants should meet the minimum post‑qualifying time frame and the required number of years’ experience in stroke medicine.
* Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate how they meet our criteria in their application.
Application Information
The post holder will be a member of the Care of the Elderly and Stroke Team and contribute to the provision of a high quality service, including achievement of the emergency access targets and other relevant quality standards. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Closing Date
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
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