Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) wishes to appoint two Consultants in Stroke Medicine, either one full time and the second part time, or two 80% FTE posts. The successful applicant will join a team of six stroke consultants and four neurologists on an 8am-8pm daily service. UHS is a large teaching hospital serving 1.3 million people in Southampton and south Hampshire and regional services for 3.5 million in central southern England. It is a major centre for teaching and research, hosting the University of Southampton, Medical Research Council and Welcome Trust.
UHS is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre (CSC) providing tertiary stroke services. Patients are admitted to the 13 bed Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) with neuroradiology, surgery and intensive care units close by. On-going in-patient care is provided on ward F8, a 28-bed stroke unit.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the routine clinical activities of the stroke service:
- Liaison sessions: immediate response to new patient referrals from the Emergency Department (ED) or from other hospitals, and review of other patients referred from within the hospital.
- HASU sessions: review of new patients admitted to the unit (from 8pm the day before) and of patients already on the unit who are under the care of that consultant.
- F8 sessions: review of patients who are on the main stroke unit under the care of that consultant. This includes acute stroke management as well as multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
- TIA clinic
- Follow-up clinic (one per month per consultant)
- Weekly MDT meeting and patient / relative reviews
- Neuro-radiology MDT: review of key imaging once per week
The weekly clinical duties of the successful applicant may be varied depending on their skills and clinical background, and on the needs of the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- GMC Registration
- Experience or training in stroke/cerebrovascular disease
- Experience of delivering thrombolysis
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Leadership Skills
- Organisational Skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held in September 2023
Job Reference: 188-MT0996 - This vacancy closes on or before: 31st August 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the routine clinical activities of the stroke service:
- Liaison sessions: immediate response to new patient referrals from the Emergency Department (ED) or from other hospitals, and review of other patients referred from within the hospital.
- HASU sessions: review of new patients admitted to the unit (from 8pm the day before) and of patients already on the unit who are under the care of that consultant.
- F8 sessions: review of patients who are on the main stroke unit under the care of that consultant. This includes acute stroke management as well as multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
- TIA clinic
- Follow-up clinic (one per month per consultant)
- Weekly MDT meeting and patient / relative reviews
- Neuro-radiology MDT: review of key imaging once per week
The weekly clinical duties of the successful applicant may be varied depending on their skills and clinical background, and on the needs of the service.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- GMC Registration
- Experience or training in stroke/cerebrovascular disease
- Experience of delivering thrombolysis
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Leadership Skills
- Organisational Skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held in September 2023
Job Reference: 188-MT0996 - This vacancy closes on or before: 31st August 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke
- Research Qualification
- Education/Training Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience or training in stroke/cerebrovascular disease
- Experience of delivering thrombolysis
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
Desirable
- Experience in delivering mechanical thrombectomy
- Research Experience
Aptitudes and Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke
- Research Qualification
- Education/Training Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience or training in stroke/cerebrovascular disease
- Experience of delivering thrombolysis
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
Desirable
- Experience in delivering mechanical thrombectomy
- Research Experience
Aptitudes and Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
