Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is about to embark on the exciting expansion of its Mechanical Thrombectomy service. To support this growth, we are seeking passionate and dedicated medical professionals to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in delivering life-changing care while advancing your professional journey.
This appointment is to commence on 1st April 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
This is an incredible opportunity to work within one of the largest comprehensive stroke centres in the UK. Successful candidates will receive outstanding support, including access to excellent teaching and cutting-edge research, enabling them to advance their skills and gain valuable clinical experience in a highly regarded, multidisciplinary environment.
This role is perfect for candidates with experience at ST3 1 level, offering an excellent opportunity for those who have completed their Certificate of Completion of Training to join a dynamic and innovative stroke care team. While this post does not include a National Training Number, it provides an ideal opportunity for those looking to deepen their expertise in stroke care and broaden their medical career.
As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
The duties of this post are equivalent to Speciality Registrar ST3+ level.
Based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, the Clinical Neuroscience service caters to South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Lincolnshire, and North Nottinghamshire, serving over 2.2 million people. It encompasses Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Neurophysiology.
As the Trust's first Academic Directorate, the unit emphasizes research, structured around seven themes: neurodegeneration, cerebrovascular (including stroke), neuroinflammation, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neurophysiology, and industry/commercial research. These activities are led by research theme leaders and the Academic Director.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in patient care, working collaboratively with senior and junior stroke fellows, neurology trainees, and advanced clinical practitioners. Supported by experienced consultants with accessible supervision, you will be empowered to work with a degree of autonomy, enhancing your clinical expertise and decision-making skills.
In addition to your work on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, you will have regular responsibilities in managing patients presenting with stroke/transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and other neurological conditions. The role also includes participation in the on-call rota, currently a 1-in-5 weekend commitment, with compensatory time off during the week.
Our department places a strong emphasis on clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement, making this an ideal role for candidates keen to develop their academic or leadership profile. We actively participate in NIHR Stroke Portfolio studies, offering a wealth of research opportunities to get involved in. You will be encouraged and supported to contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and teaching activities within the department. Opportunities to engage in clinical trials and other research initiatives will be available, providing a platform to develop your research skills and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in stroke care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in patient care, working collaboratively with senior and junior stroke fellows, neurology trainees, and advanced clinical practitioners. Supported by experienced consultants with accessible supervision, you will be empowered to work with a degree of autonomy, enhancing your clinical expertise and decision-making skills.
In addition to your work on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit, you will have regular responsibilities in managing patients presenting with stroke/transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and other neurological conditions. The role also includes participation in the on-call rota, currently a 1-in-5 weekend commitment, with compensatory time off during the week.
Our department places a strong emphasis on clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement, making this an ideal role for candidates keen to develop their academic or leadership profile. We actively participate in NIHR Stroke Portfolio studies, offering a wealth of research opportunities to get involved in. You will be encouraged and supported to contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and teaching activities within the department. Opportunities to engage in clinical trials and other research initiatives will be available, providing a platform to develop your research skills and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in stroke care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise. (Includes demonstration of English language competence to GMC defined IELTS/ OET standard).
- Basic Medical Degree (MBChB)
- MRCP or equivalent
- Completion of at least 2 years post foundation training
- Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate by the date of the application
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g.MD/PhD
Clinical experience
Desirable
- Competence in thrombolysis or thrombectomy decisions making
- Further NHS clinical experience particularly in Stroke
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise clinical need and the ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient. Completion of ALS/ATLS or equivalent.
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of active involvement in designing and undertaking clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Active involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of completion of an audit project or quality improvement project
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
- Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation of personal work at professional society meetings
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014).
- If the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either: o Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 in each domain and an overall score of 7.5 within the same test to meet the GMC's requirements or o Complete the medical Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested to meet the GMC's requirements
Desirable
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise. (Includes demonstration of English language competence to GMC defined IELTS/ OET standard).
- Basic Medical Degree (MBChB)
- MRCP or equivalent
- Completion of at least 2 years post foundation training
- Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Certificate by the date of the application
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g.MD/PhD
Clinical experience
Desirable
- Competence in thrombolysis or thrombectomy decisions making
- Further NHS clinical experience particularly in Stroke
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise clinical need and the ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Demonstrate the ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient. Completion of ALS/ATLS or equivalent.
- Successful completion of foundation years training or equivalent.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of active involvement in designing and undertaking clinical audit
- Understands the principles outlined in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Active involvement in clinical governance
- Evidence of completion of an audit project or quality improvement project
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
- Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation of personal work at professional society meetings
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2014).
- If the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either: o Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 in each domain and an overall score of 7.5 within the same test to meet the GMC's requirements or o Complete the medical Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested to meet the GMC's requirements
Desirable
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
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).
