Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) wishes to appoint 1 Permanent Consultant and 1 Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine, either full or part time. You will join a team of seven 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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-MT1287-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 15 Dec-2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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-MT1287-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 15 Dec-2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke
- Research Qualification
- Education/Training Qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- 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
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, or in Neurology (or expected within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke
- Research Qualification
- Education/Training Qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- 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
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits
- Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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
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).
