Job summary
Are you ready to shape the future of stroke services through research and clinical excellence? We are offering an exciting opportunity for an innovative Specialty Doctor to join our dedicated stroke medical team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This permanent role involves working across both Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
You will work alongside our experienced consultants and resident doctors to deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient stroke care.
We are deeply committed to research and innovation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead both local and multicentre research projects. Our team is engaged in pioneering studies focused on pre-hospital and hospital stroke care, as well as the use of point-of-care ultrasound. We are proud to be one of only 19 European Centres participating in the SECRETO study (Search for Explanation for Cryptogenic Stroke in the Young), which has had significant clinical and research impact.
This role offers a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative team environment, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Whether you are looking to expand your research portfolio or take the next step in your clinical career, this is the place for you!
Interested in learning more? Please contact Dr Radim Licenik, Lead Stroke Consultant at radim.licenik@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post is anticipated to include 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. However, we are open to negotiating elements of the job plan to best support the evolving needs of clinical service delivery and the wider department.
You will play an integral role in delivering high-quality stroke care, supported by a dedicated team of four stroke consultants and a well-established multidisciplinary team. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Providing timely stroke thrombolysis and managing acute stroke referrals
- Conducting regular ward rounds and participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings under consultant supervision, as per the internal rota
- Running and supporting Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) clinics and inpatient assessments
- Participating in a 1:4 twilight on-call rota (2pm-10pm), including weekends, to ensure continuous thrombolysis coverage and expert response to stroke referrals
In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will actively contribute to the department's research portfolio, including ongoing and future research programmes. You will also engage in service development initiatives aligned with national stroke targets and locally commissioned service improvements. Your involvement in innovation and evidence-based practice will be key to driving the quality and efficiency of stroke services across both hospital sites.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal elements of the post will be:
- To facilitate provision of stroke services to the population of Greater Peterborough & Southwest Lincolnshire in conjunction with the existing Consultants and doctors.
- It is expected that the post holder will participate fully in future service developments in line with national targets and locally commissioned improvements.
- To contribute to inpatient stroke service delivery by participation with colleagues in:
- Hyper-acute care including thrombolysis
- Acute care
- Rehabilitation
- To provide a stroke consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust potentially in other locations e.g., City Care Centre, Early Supported Discharge team.
- Provide Outpatient care of patients in the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with stroke and TIA under consultant supervision.
- To participate actively in both Stroke Service and Trust clinical governance and audit.
- Undertake continuing medical education.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff as appropriate.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The principal elements of the post will be:
- To facilitate provision of stroke services to the population of Greater Peterborough & Southwest Lincolnshire in conjunction with the existing Consultants and doctors.
- It is expected that the post holder will participate fully in future service developments in line with national targets and locally commissioned improvements.
- To contribute to inpatient stroke service delivery by participation with colleagues in:
- Hyper-acute care including thrombolysis
- Acute care
- Rehabilitation
- To provide a stroke consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust potentially in other locations e.g., City Care Centre, Early Supported Discharge team.
- Provide Outpatient care of patients in the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust with stroke and TIA under consultant supervision.
- To participate actively in both Stroke Service and Trust clinical governance and audit.
- Undertake continuing medical education.
- Supervise and train junior medical staff as appropriate.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- MD/PHD
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills to students and trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of teaching other professional groups
Research & Audit
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research projects
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good inter-personal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Good IT skills
- Full GMC Registration
- Satisfactory completion of the Trust's Occupational Health assessment
Desirable
- Have access to car/current UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in general medicine, 2 of which are in stroke medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems in adult medicine including stroke (acute and rehab)
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with consultant supervision
- Experience in comprehensive stroke care, including emergency, acute and rehabilitation care.
- Ability to participate in the smooth running of stroke medicine services.
- Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team balancing specialty and generalist objectives.
- Ability to contribute to development and implementation of services
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience in project management
- Management skills including training in teaching skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- MD/PHD
Teaching experience
Essential
- Experience in supervising trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills to students and trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of teaching other professional groups
Research & Audit
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research projects
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good inter-personal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Good IT skills
- Full GMC Registration
- Satisfactory completion of the Trust's Occupational Health assessment
Desirable
- Have access to car/current UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in general medicine, 2 of which are in stroke medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems in adult medicine including stroke (acute and rehab)
- Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with consultant supervision
- Experience in comprehensive stroke care, including emergency, acute and rehabilitation care.
- Ability to participate in the smooth running of stroke medicine services.
- Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team balancing specialty and generalist objectives.
- Ability to contribute to development and implementation of services
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
- Experience in project management
- Management skills including training in teaching 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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
