Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke) in London

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04)

Main area Rehab, Stroke & Therapies Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Limited Funding from 3rd February 2027 until 3rd August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Please see attached Job Description for out-of-hours commitment.) Job ref 309-UCLH- -A

Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Town London Salary £67,325 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/ :59

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We are seeking a highly motivated ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor (SPR Level) to join the UCLH Comprehensive Stroke Service. Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Queen Square and UCH on Euston Road, London, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in one of the UK’s largest stroke services.

As a Stroke Fellow, you will rotate through core and specialist stroke roles, participate in governance and teaching programs, and work within a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service and hyperacute stroke unit. You will also engage in a variety of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to pre-hospital stroke video triage.

This position provides excellent training in the management of stroke across all stages of care, with ample opportunities for service development and clinical research. You will receive the same educational supervision as other stroke SpRs with NTNs and have the chance to observe and learn from a broad range of specialist neurological clinics.

NHNN is internationally recognized for its clinical care and research, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions. The role includes daily teaching opportunities and the chance to work closely with experts in various neurological fields.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Rotations:
• Engage in core and specialist stroke roles, including hyperacute and acute stroke units, general and specialist stroke clinics, and the 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service. Participate in pre-hospital video triage and assessment for potential stroke cases in north London.

• Patient Care:
• Deliver comprehensive care at all stages of stroke management, from pre-hospital to post-hospital. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as cardiology, neurosurgery, and haematology for integrated stroke care.

• Governance and Quality Improvement:
• Involve in clinical governance activities like audits, case reviews, and quality improvement projects to enhance stroke care services.

• Teaching and Education:
• Engage in the teaching program, including grand rounds, bedside teaching, and tutorials. Participate in weekly protected teaching sessions related to the stroke curriculum.

• Research and Development:
• Support clinical research at the NIHR-designated hyperacute stroke research centre. Contribute to service development initiatives to improve stroke care delivery.

• Supervision and Mentorship:
• Receive supervision and mentoring similar to stroke SpRs with NTNs. Mentor junior doctors and medical students within the stroke service.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Collaboration with Neurology Services:

• Collaborate with the neurology team at NHNN, gaining experience in specialist neurological clinics and the Neuro-SDEC model.

This overview highlights the Stroke Fellow role's clinical, educational, and research responsibilities within a leading stroke service.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

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Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Completion of CMT training or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
• Experience working in the NHS
• Understanding of research methodology

Experience

• Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
• Clinical Audit

Skills and Abilities

• IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
• Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke

Communication

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
• Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
• Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

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