Stroke Consultant
Job Description
Job summary
At University Hospitals Plymouth we have a comprehensive stroke centre and we are looking to expand our thrombectomy service to be able to provide a 24/7 service to the South West Peninsula. We welcome applicants to join our multi-disciplinary team and can offer either a full-time stroke job plan, which does not include general medicine commitments, or a job plan shared with another department, including neurology, care of the elderly, rehabilitation medicine and internal medicine. Preference will be given to candidates who are seeking to work solely in Stroke. Applicants will contribute to a regional network (currently in development) to provide out of hours advice on thrombolysis and thrombectomy and weekend working (at no more than 1 in 7 frequency) covering the hyperacute stroke unit.
Main duties of the job
The job is primarily based at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, a large teaching hospital and Neuroscience centre, and this offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with colleagues in allied specialties, including neurosurgery and neuro-intensive care and to develop sub-specialty interests related to stroke, education and clinical research. We are passionate about improving the quality of stroke care across this beautiful part of the country and feel this is a particularly exciting time to join the UHP stroke service.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant/s will join the existing consultant body at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in order to expand current provision of stroke services in our regional Neuroscience centre.The successful candidate will also be expected to play an active role in the development and medical management of our departments; to participate in the training and education of medical students, resident medical staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals, including ACPs.
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education,qualifications and special training
Essential
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist register via: a) Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) in a medical specialty. Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview. b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) European Community Rights
Desirable
- Completion of stroke specialist training
- Experience and interest in stroke rehabilitation
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience making independent stroke reperfusion decisions
Desirable
- Attended appropriate courses, fellowships or equivalent.
Research and Clinical Audit
Essential
- Evidence of a research interest and clinical audit
Desirable
- Presentations at local/regional/ national/international meetings.
- Relevant audit projects.
- Published as first author in peer reviewed journals.
- Experience recruiting patients to stroke clinical trials
Teaching
Essential
- Able to demonstrate experience in having taught resident doctors
Desirable
- Evidence of enthusiasm and experience in teaching
- Teaching qualifications
Management
Essential
- A thorough understanding of NHS governance processes
- Clinical management experience (e.g. rota co-ordinator, trainee representative, committee membership)
Desirable
- Evidence of interest and ability in management.
- Attended appropriate courses or gained qualification in management.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments.
Practical Requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustments to take into account local requirements or disability.
Desirable
- To have access to own transport to fulfil duties on the role.
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Essential
- A well presented CV Team working skills Ability to delegate appropriately
Desirable
- Good presentation skills - prizes / awards IT technology skills including evidence where such skills have improved patient care Leadership skills
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
