Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) wishes to appoint two Consultants in Stroke Medicine, either full or part time. The successful applicant will join a team of seven stroke consultants and four neurologists on an 8am-8pm daily service.
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
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
We are an NIHR Hyperacute Research Centre with active studies in thrombectomy, thrombolysis, and trials in secondary prevention. Teaching opportunities include departmental, undergraduate, and postgraduate activities, and further afield across the region. Technological quality improvement projects include prehospital stroke video triage, and a pathway for wearables for post stroke atrial fibrillation. Multidisciplinary meetings consist of weekly stroke neuroradiology and medical education, monthly mortality and morbidity and quarterly thrombolysis and thrombectomy sessions. Recent SSNAP performance data have been good, scoring highly for the quality of delivery of care. In 2022 we were the 6th most active thrombectomy UK centre and have 5 interventional neuroradiologists, and we aim to expand to provide 24/7 cover.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The UHS stroke service is innovative, flexible, ambitious, and high achieving as well as being friendly and supportive. This post provides the opportunity for like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues to join us and contribute to our exciting plans.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT1122 This vacancy closes on or before: 30/04/2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
We are an NIHR Hyperacute Research Centre with active studies in thrombectomy, thrombolysis, and trials in secondary prevention. Teaching opportunities include departmental, undergraduate, and postgraduate activities, and further afield across the region. Technological quality improvement projects include prehospital stroke video triage, and a pathway for wearables for post stroke atrial fibrillation. Multidisciplinary meetings consist of weekly stroke neuroradiology and medical education, monthly mortality and morbidity and quarterly thrombolysis and thrombectomy sessions. Recent SSNAP performance data have been good, scoring highly for the quality of delivery of care. In 2022 we were the 6th most active thrombectomy UK centre and have 5 interventional neuroradiologists, and we aim to expand to provide 24/7 cover.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The UHS stroke service is innovative, flexible, ambitious, and high achieving as well as being friendly and supportive. This post provides the opportunity for like-minded and enthusiastic colleagues to join us and contribute to our exciting plans.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT1122 This vacancy closes on or before: 30/04/2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
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
Previous or relevant 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
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Leadership Skills
- Organisational Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
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
Previous or relevant 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
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Leadership Skills
- Organisational Skills
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: 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
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).
