Stroke Consultant

Job summaryWe are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Stroke Physician to join our dynamic team, working on our Primary and regional Stroke Centre at Northampton General Hospital in Northampton. You will be joining a highly motivated and highly performing Stroke Team at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Affiliated to University of Leicester and will be one of five Stroke Physicians working on the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust site. You will be expected to support Stroke Services and participate on the thrombolysis on-call rota at Northampton General Hospital.Main duties of the jobThis is an opportunity to join an ambitious and forward looking stroke service as a Consultant Stroke Physician based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is full time (10+2 PAs) with opportunities for part time work for applicants who may prefer this option. This post will complement and augment the Stroke Service currently provided by the five existing Consultant Stroke Physicians at NGH and 2 stroke physicians at KGH including 24/7 thrombolysis and thrombectomy delivery fully supported by stroke specialist nurses.Northampton General Hospital is the Primary Stroke Centre for Northamptonshire and has a cohesive team of experienced staff from all disciplines.See attached JD for further information.About usNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSupervise and train junior medical staffHave responsibility for 21 Hyper-Acute Stroke beds on Benham ward (covering 1 week in 6) with prospective cover (24/7)Management of patients on the Hyperacute Stroke UnitContribute to running the 7/7 TIA clinicTake part in multidisciplinary case conferencesTake part in the on-call stroke rota (1:6) with prospective coverTeaching and administrationExact make up of job plan can be finalised after discussion with successful candidateTo be involved in audit and clinical governance activities of the UnitTo be involved in appraising and assessing juniorsDevelop the Stroke Service along with the other Consultants at NGHPerson Specification

Qualifications & Training

EssentialGMC registrationRelevant specialty degree qualificationPossession of MRCPAt least 3 years' experience of Acute general medicineExperience of hyperacute stroke care and thrombolysisExperience of stroke rehabilitationDesirableMD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching / Audit / Quality Improvement

EssentialExperience of Audit in Stroke MedicineExperience of Teaching Junior Staff

Academic Achievemnts and Research

DesirableA specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the departmentResearch projects relating to speciality

Interpersonal Skills

EssentialOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsDesirableLeadership SkillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressNGH stroke servicesNorthampton general hospitalcliftonville rd, northamptonNN1 5BDEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant Clinical Lead Stroke servicesDr Mel ##### posted26 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

dependent on previous experience

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number265-6042636-AJob locationsNGH stroke servicesNorthampton general hospitalcliftonville rd, northamptonNN1 5BD