Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (in line with resident doctor rotations)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (out-of-hours commitment detailed in attached JD)
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-7018
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £52,656 per annum + London weighting (+out-of-hours)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke/Neurology)
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)
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Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated ST1-2Trust Grade Doctor (SHO 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 SHO’s 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 center. Contribute to service development initiatives to improve stroke care delivery.
Supervision and Mentorship:
Receive supervision and mentoring similar to stroke SHO’s with NTNs. Mentor junior doctors and medical students within the stroke service.
Collaboration with Neurology Services:
Collaborate with the neurology team at NHNN, gaining experience in specialist neurological clinics and the Neuro-SDEC model.
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
This vacancy may close before the current 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*
*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 second year in a row.
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Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2.
- Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Audit
- Previous data-analysis
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alana Young
- Job title
- Service Manager for Stroke, Therapies & Rehab,
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Contact us for more information or to arrange an informal visit.
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