Job summary
The Trust's Stroke Department in the Directorate of Elderly Care, Stroke and Rehabilitation falls under the remit of the Division of Emergency Medicine and Medicine.
There are currently approximately 700 patients for North Cumbria each year with a discharge diagnosis of stroke. Approximately 20 patients per week are seen in the Neurovascular clinic at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (CIC).
The Trust is excited to be developing a Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at the Cumberland Infirmary site. This will comprise a 10 bedded HAS unit at CIC, with 25 acute and rehabilitation beds and a further 15 acute and rehabilitation beds at WCH. Successful candidates will join the newly forming team and have the opportunity to contribute to this exciting development for our patients in North Cumbria; and the establishment of a high quality stroke service across North Cumbria. A 7 day service model will allow the delivery of 7 day stroke/TIA clinics which will rapidly speed up diagnosis and therapeutic intervention, and will provide an integrated pathway into community services.
This development will be implemented in 2018. When the new service becomes increasingly embedded into Integrated Care Communities (ICCs) specialist ESSD rehabilitation will be delivered at local level under the joint management of the ICC and the ESSD coordination team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Physicians with a special interest in Stroke Medicine to complete a team of six (including new appointments) within the Trust covering North Cumbria. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants (on a full or part-time basis).
This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.
Additional specialist interests in Elderly Care, Neurology, Pharmacology or Acute Medicine can be accommodated.
An educational supervisor will be assigned to provide support. Appraisal and Job Planning is carried out at regular intervals, and forwarded to the specialty lead.
The programme of training for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and stage of training.
About us
Relocation assistance of up to £4,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum. This is payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring a safe and high quality of patient care underpinned by our Trust values. It is expected that all employees demonstrate their commitment to these in their daily activity. In addition to this you may be asked 'Values-based interview questions at interview.
The post is subject to the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for more information about this post.
Contact Dr Paul Davies
DavidPaul.Davies@ncic.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description for more information about this post.
Contact Dr Paul Davies
DavidPaul.Davies@ncic.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council,
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c)European Community Rights.
- Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Stroke medicine
Desirable
- Business planning
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care.
Research and Training Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals
- Educational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council,
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c)European Community Rights.
- Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Stroke medicine
Desirable
- Business planning
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
- An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care.
Research and Training Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals
- Educational qualification
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).
