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Trust Grade Doctor (Stroke)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3BG Posted 9 September 2026 Apply by 21 September 2026
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Salary for this role£55,355 a year
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Role description

Job summary

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.

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.

Fixed term: 6 months (Limted funding Contract Ends 03-08-2027) also available

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 a year per annum + London weighting (+out-of-hours)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25734

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour 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 recentNHS staff surveyUCLH 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.

To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Understanding of research methodology
  • Experience working in the NHS

Experience

Essential

  • Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients

Desirable

  • Clinical Audit
  • Previous data-analysis

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • 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

  • 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.

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • A very high level of consideration and care for patients
  • Resourceful and able to work independently, and manage own workload through excellent organisational skills and effective ordering of priorities
  • Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work
  • Strong problem solving abilities

Desirable

  • PhD or interest in pursuing neurology/stroke-related PhD in future

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

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