Job summary
You will join a team of 7 stroke physicians and 7 neurologists as part of our expansion plans to run a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service. The service admits over one thousand patients with a confirmed stroke diagnosis a year and has provided a 24/7 thrombolysis service and a daily TIA clinic for 14 years. About 15% of patients are treated with intravenous thrombolysis. All referrals are seen together with a team of advanced clinical care practitioners, and we admit all suspected stroke patients directly to our HASU.
Our consultant rota ensures all new patients have a senior review soon after admission. Between 8pm and 8am the on-call neurology registrar manages thrombolysis calls. We have fast access to CT angiography, CT perfusion and MR brain imaging, enabling us to be at the forefront of acute stroke treatment and research.
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
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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
- 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, supporting the ACPs and consultants on the stroke on call.
- 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. This includes acute stroke management as well as multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
- TIA clinic
- Weekly MDT meeting and patient / relative reviews
- Monthly regional mechanical thrombectomy meetings
- Neuro-radiology MDT: review of key imaging once per week
- Potential for cross site working at the Western Hospital where we are planning to build a new stroke rehabilitation unit which will be mostly therapy and nurse led but will require medical input.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level.
- Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
Involves some evening, weekend and overnight on call working
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1161 - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th May 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- 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, supporting the ACPs and consultants on the stroke on call.
- 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. This includes acute stroke management as well as multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
- TIA clinic
- Weekly MDT meeting and patient / relative reviews
- Monthly regional mechanical thrombectomy meetings
- Neuro-radiology MDT: review of key imaging once per week
- Potential for cross site working at the Western Hospital where we are planning to build a new stroke rehabilitation unit which will be mostly therapy and nurse led but will require medical input.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level.
- Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
Involves some evening, weekend and overnight on call working
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: MT1161 - This vacancy closes on or before: 6th May 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Stroke medicine experience
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- IT skills
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience in acting at specialty registrar / IMT3 level
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Experience in general medicine at CMT or above level
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Stroke medicine experience
- Publications
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Research and audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary group
- IT skills
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Sensitive to patients' needs
- Demonstrates sound judgement
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
Desirable
- Management skills
- Teaching ability
Living the 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).
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).
