Job summary
We
are looking for an individual to fill this new post within the Neurology and Stroke
Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
This post is to support
developments in line with the National Stroke Plan and the delivery and
expansion of stroke services including the regional mechanical thrombectomy
pathway at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). The post holder will manage
Hyperacute, and Acute stroke unit patients at the LGI and contribute to the
transient ischaemic attack service.
Main duties of the job
This post holder is expected to do two neurology clinics
per week and participate in the acute neurology on-call rota.
The
successful applicant should possess MRCP UK (or equivalent) and should be
included on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview if currently within a UK training programme. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in all aspects of the stroke pathway from hyperacute services
including capabilities in delivering cerebral reperfusion strategies. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is
desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How can we marry health and
wellbeing, workforce resilience and the need for expansion of stroke services
over the next decade in Leeds.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Tuesday
16 January 2024
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds
itself. The Trust has a budget of £1
billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every
year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient
settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E
visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision,
philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear
statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that
were put forward by our own staff. Our
values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a substantive Consultant Neurologist with an
Interest in Stroke Medicine to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and
Neurology Service. The department consists of 3 Stroke Neurologists, 6 Elderly/General
Medicine Stroke Physicians and 18 Neurologists. The post is for 10 Programmed
Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered.
This post is to support
developments in line with the National Stroke Strategy and the expansion of the
mechanical thrombectomy service. The post holder will manage Hyperacute, Acute
and Acute stroke unit patients at the LGI as part of the young stroke team
and contribute to TIA (Transient ischaemic attack services).
Support for in reach neurology at the SJUH site will also be
included in line with the trusts objectives to improve neurological care to
patients admitted on other pathways to other specialities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a substantive Consultant Neurologist with an
Interest in Stroke Medicine to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and
Neurology Service. The department consists of 3 Stroke Neurologists, 6 Elderly/General
Medicine Stroke Physicians and 18 Neurologists. The post is for 10 Programmed
Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered.
This post is to support
developments in line with the National Stroke Strategy and the expansion of the
mechanical thrombectomy service. The post holder will manage Hyperacute, Acute
and Acute stroke unit patients at the LGI as part of the young stroke team
and contribute to TIA (Transient ischaemic attack services).
Support for in reach neurology at the SJUH site will also be
included in line with the trusts objectives to improve neurological care to
patients admitted on other pathways to other specialities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Neurology and Stroke Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in General Neurology and Stroke medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FOR IT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Neurology and Stroke Medicine.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in General Neurology and Stroke medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Other Requirements
Essential
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
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).
