This post offers the opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire stroke service based at University Hospital Wishaw. If the candidate also has another area of interest ie geriatric medicine or acute medicine there is a precedent to have a hybrid role whilst still being actively involved in the delivery of hyperacute stroke care. This is a fixed-term locum appointment for 6 months

Acute stroke services are provided on all 3 acute Lanarkshire hospital sites. These include stroke thrombolysis, Fast Track TIA clinics, acute assessment and rehabilitation for stroke in a dedicated ward. There are 24 integrated stroke beds within University Hospital Wishaw, including input from a stroke specific multidisciplinary team. The regional vascular and Lanarkshire interventional radiology services are based on the Hairmyres’ site. A pan-Lanarkshire Stroke Tone Management Clinic runs weekly and involves two stroke consultants and two specialist stroke physiotherapists.

The Stroke Service has recently been awarded University Department Status and is currently recruiting to several multicenter and local research trials. There are three dedicated stroke clinical research practitioners.

The Medicine for Older Adults directorate hosts Stroke services at UHW and is entering an exciting time with the establishment of an acute frailty unit. In addition it runs a hospital at home service as well as a busy orthogeriatrics services for NHS Lanarkshire. The directorate would welcome applications from candidates who want to have input to these services in addition to the stroke service.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. If full-time, up to 2 EPAs may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Ben Adler Clinical Director for Medical Specialties 01698366097, Dr. Alison Falconer, Deputy Chief of Medical services, University Hospital Wishaw on 016836607.

For any application queries, please email medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interview Date:Wednesday 7th October 2026

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