Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and committed Specialty Doctor to join our stroke team at the Northern Care Alliance based at Fairfield Hospital.
Our inpatient work is provided predominately from our Primary Stroke Centre/Acute Unit and our two Stroke Rehabilitation wards.
Our outpatient work supports both TIA and general stroke review clinics. Stroke outpatient services are provided across our four Hospital sites.
The service is part of the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences and provides hyperacute and rehabilitation to stroke patients
Main duties of the job
Support and deputise for consultants in all department activities.
Take responsibility for both in-patient and out-patient work (assessment of new stroke presentation in the ED, including thrombolysis and eligibility for thrombectomy..
Undertake ward rounds, both consultant led and on their own.
Assist the service in the achievement of all out-patient and in-patient waiting list targets and quality standards.
Undertake one or more research projects of his/her choosing.
Participate on the middle grade 'oncall' rota - this is up to 2300h
Participate in emergency cover.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Senior Doctor roles in Salford
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching NHS roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialty Doctor - Stroke Medicine with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Stroke Medicine role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 PAs normally around 11.8 - this informs total salary. The contract type is Permanent: Participation in a Rota. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (08 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.