Locum Consultant in Stroke and General Neurology
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Stroke and General Neurology to join the Comprehensive Stroke Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in hyperacute care and telemedicine to lead in the continued development of our innovative Pre-Hospital Video Triage (PVT) service.
You will have a chance to work in a well-established stroke services, alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including neurologists, stroke physicians, neurorehabilitation specialists, and academic leaders in stroke research. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of our 24/7 consultant-led PVT model, supervise junior clinical staff, and support the expansion of the service across London.
The role also includes outpatient responsibilities, with regular participation in specialist stroke clinics tailored to the candidate’s interests and expertise. You will be expected to contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and teaching activities, and will be supported in pursuing research or grant opportunities linked to the PVT service and stroke innovation.
This is an exciting chance to help shape a high-impact, nationally relevant model of stroke care. You will work closely with service leads, operational managers, and ambulance services to deliver safe, timely, and effective care to patients before they even reach hospital.
Main duties of the job
This role will focus on the delivery and continued development of the Pre-Hospital Video Triage (PVT) service within the Comprehensive Stroke Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The successful candidate will provide consultant-level input to a 24/7 telemedicine model that supports early stroke identification and triage across London, working closely with ambulance services, stroke fellows, and nurse practitioners.In addition to PVT responsibilities, the post includes a weekly specialist stroke clinic, with opportunities to contribute to the TIA and Neurology Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways, depending on service needs.
The post holder will require strong clinical expertise in stroke and general neurology, along with a proactive, collaborative approach to service delivery and innovation. Experience in teaching, service improvement, or research is desirable, as the role includes contributing to clinical supervision, governance activity, and development of the evidence base supporting the PVT model.This is a unique opportunity to help shape an innovative, fast-growing service within one of the UK’s most respected neuroscience centres.
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 Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals 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.
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.
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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
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Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full registration with the General Medical Council and acceptance on the GMC Specialist Register
- MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification
- Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training or within 6 months of accreditation
- PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training
Clinical Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of evidence informed practice Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of stroke and neurology
- Clinical expertise in neurology and stroke
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrable ability to run an effective clinical service for people with stroke and neurological conditions
- Demonstrate an ability to implement treatment plans
- Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential criteria- Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an Interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team
- Involvement and understanding of the Clinical Governance
- Experience of audit and willingness to institute audit exercises.
- Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a National and International level
- Able to engage and work with management as appropriate for a consultant that wishes to become an active member of the Trust
Teaching and Research
Essential criteria- Ability and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate doctors in training
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
- Knowledge of Research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance
- Teaching on formal educational courses.
- Evidence of organisational ability: e.g. organising and directing courses, educational programmes etc.
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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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