Job summary
The
post involves working on the stroke and neurology wards at an SHO level and
participating in the on-call rota (currently 1:12) covering stroke and
neurology admissions as well as inpatient work. The on-call pattern involves
day working, twilight shifts, and night shifts supported by an onsite Medical
Registrar. Occasionally, cross over may be needed for Chapel Allerton
Hospital stroke rehab ward during normal working day.
This
post provides an opportunity to gain experience both in stroke and neurology,
as well as aspects of general medicine, elderly care, vascular surgery,
neuroradiology and neurosurgery. There
are also opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level,
clinical governance and clinical improvement work. Self directed training
time is included in the rota for this post, and the doctor will also be
invited to join the education programme within the department.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work alongside the team of Consultants, other Resident
doctors, Physician associates, Advanced nurse practitioners, and the wider
multidisciplinary team. Examples of duties include:
Participating in the day-to-day
functioning of stroke and neurology, including Consultant ward rounds, reviews
of patients and clinical ward tasks
Participating in the on-call Rota as
described.
Promoting high professional standards
of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the
maintenance of continuing professional development relevant to scope of
practice.
Promoting high professional standards
of clinical care of patients and the health and safety of the critical care
environment
Benefitting from the departmental
education program and opportunities as described
The
duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive
and will the post holder will be expected to undertake experience across the
whole pathway.
About us
This
Trust is one of the largest in the UK providing high quality acute hospital
services for the population of Leeds and the surrounding area and acts as a
regional center for a number of specialist services such as cancer, cardiac and
neurosurgery, treating about one million people per year.
Leeds
General Infirmary houses a 10-bedded Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and a
further 22 bedded Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), both located on ward L21. The
service offers thrombolysis treatment as well as mechanical thrombectomy to the
West Yorkshire region. Patients are looked after by a team of Stroke and
Neurology consultants with a broad range of experience and specialist
interests. A TIA clinic is operated on a
daily basis, as well as follow up clinics for discharged patients.
The
Neurology department is situated on ward L17 in Leeds General Infirmary and
covers a wide range of neurological speciality care.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Stroke Medicine and Neurology.
This post is available to start as soon as possible with end date of 5/8/25.
The
post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an SHO
level (FY2/IMT/CT Level applicants accepted) and participating in a 1 in 12
on call rota covering stroke and neurology admissions and inpatients. The
on-call pattern involves day working, twilight shifts, and night shifts
supported by an onsite Medical Registrar out of normal working hours.
There
will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to
contribute to clinical governance, and quality improvement work. Self
directed training time is included in the rota for this post, and the doctor
will also be invited to join the education programme within the department.
This
post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary, with potential for
occasional days in Chapel Allerton hospital on the stroke rehabilitation
ward. Further information about our
department is available in the job description.
Applicants
should have completed a minimum of Foundation year 2 and be fully registered
with the GMC with a licence to practice in the UK. Valid Advanced Life
Support is mandatory and experience in stroke medicine or neurology is
desirable but not essential. As we require the candidate to start immediately
as part of the on-call rota, 12 months experience in the NHS is also
essential as we are unable to support any supernumerary working period.
Please
be aware that this post may close to applications early if a sufficient
number of high-quality applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
is an appointment for a Trust Grade Doctor in Stroke Medicine and Neurology.
This post is available to start as soon as possible with end date of 5/8/25.
The
post would involve working on the stroke and neurology wards at an SHO
level (FY2/IMT/CT Level applicants accepted) and participating in a 1 in 12
on call rota covering stroke and neurology admissions and inpatients. The
on-call pattern involves day working, twilight shifts, and night shifts
supported by an onsite Medical Registrar out of normal working hours.
There
will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in
teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to
contribute to clinical governance, and quality improvement work. Self
directed training time is included in the rota for this post, and the doctor
will also be invited to join the education programme within the department.
This
post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary, with potential for
occasional days in Chapel Allerton hospital on the stroke rehabilitation
ward. Further information about our
department is available in the job description.
Applicants
should have completed a minimum of Foundation year 2 and be fully registered
with the GMC with a licence to practice in the UK. Valid Advanced Life
Support is mandatory and experience in stroke medicine or neurology is
desirable but not essential. As we require the candidate to start immediately
as part of the on-call rota, 12 months experience in the NHS is also
essential as we are unable to support any supernumerary working period.
Please
be aware that this post may close to applications early if a sufficient
number of high-quality applications are received.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
- Full GMC registration or equivalent,
- 12 months NHS experience at minimum Foundation year level
- With evidence of achievement of foundation year two competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Previous Clinical experience in Stroke and or neurology.
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Please read the full person specification
Desirable
- Can perform lumbar punctures, nasogastric tube insertion, bridle insertion independently.
- Research and audit skills:
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in audit, quality improvement or a formal research project
- Teaching:
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) at time of application
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
- Full GMC registration or equivalent,
- 12 months NHS experience at minimum Foundation year level
- With evidence of achievement of foundation year two competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Previous Clinical experience in Stroke and or neurology.
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Please read the full person specification
Desirable
- Can perform lumbar punctures, nasogastric tube insertion, bridle insertion independently.
- Research and audit skills:
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of involvement in audit, quality improvement or a formal research project
- Teaching:
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of feedback for teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) at time of application
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
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).
