Job summary
We are delighted to announce that a vacancy for a 12 month fixed
term contract for a stroke consultant has become available at Ashford and St
Peters Hospital in Chertsey. The job is 10 PA (8DCC-2SPA) with possible extra 1
session for on call rota and OOH tele-stroke medicine.
There is also the potential for options of combining the stroke
role with collaboration in other services such as neurology, SAMS, and GIM.
We have a talented team of dedicated consultants working in a
friendly, flexible, and cohesive group. We are supported by 4 senior stroke
nurses to help with acute admission facilitating thrombolysis and transfer
potential thrombectomy to tertiary centre. They also assist with referrals from
other specialities. We have regular weekly neuro -radiology MDT. We are
enthusiastic, welcoming, and proactive in supporting special interests.
We recently moved to bigger ward to expand our bed capacity to 32
beds including 8 HASU, 6 acute and other long rehab beds which we can offer in
our unit. However, we are also supported by neuro-rehabilitation unit in Woking
hospital who can take our patients for rehabilitation.
We participate in Surry Tele-stroke service joining other 2
hospitals, our tertiary Centre is at St Georges Hospital.
Main duties of the job
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MAIN DUTIES
OF THE POST
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial
Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the
Department
Work with existing consultants and the
multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients
of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations,
treatment, and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and
practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients,
through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and
sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical
cover to the Department.
Assessment of patients
Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team
meetings, clinics.
Consultant cover time required, Consultants will be expected to
review all potential admissions and develop rapid assessment triage strategies
to ensure early investigations and disposition of patients is achieved.
The new consultant will be expected to take a keen interest in Stroke
/ StrokeMimics / TIA (including 24/7 Tele-Stroke Service).
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have
continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to
undertake the administrative duties associated with their care in stroke
medicine
To work closely with consultant colleagues in
the A&E department to continually improve the management of stroke
patients.
To work jointly with Divisional colleagues to
ensure the Trust achieves the 4-hour waiting time target and all other relevant
clinical quality indicators for patients
To have a clear understanding of commissioning and contracting of
stroke services, and of regional stroke strategy.
To undertake prospective cover of team
colleagues to ensure that cover is provided during periods of leave
Will be expected to share equally in the
workload of the department.
Will be encouraged to undertake research and
develop special interests within the limits of clinical and laboratory service
workload.
Will undertake continuing medical education
and in doing so will utilise the study leave entitlement which will be
appropriately funded.
Will engage in appropriate professional
development, including indicating if mentoring or other support would be of
benefit
Will participate in clinical audit activities
of the department and hospitals, and as appropriate ensure that proper records
are completed for this purpose. The Trust has a clinical governance manager who
is responsible for audits and also an audit department which helps us with the
audit process. We also have a monthly clinical governance meeting whereby
audits are discussed
Will participate in the professional training
of staff in the department, both medical and non-medical and contribute as
required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff including undergraduate
and postgraduate medical staff, as well as education and supervision of the
junior medical staff.
Will participate as required in departmental
staff appraisal. The Trust has allocated appraisers and all clinical leads are
appraisers.
Will adopt a continuing responsibility for the
care of patients in their charge and in partnership with other consultant
colleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department.
Will undertake any other duties appropriate
for a consultant.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be
reflected in the job plans of the team.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of
patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully
with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from
consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management, and
all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide
clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality
clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other
staff with education, research, audit, and clinical governance activities
involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the
department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching
sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate
staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require
verification of teaching certification
Support recruitment, appraisal, development, and
mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a
consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have
continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to
undertake the administrative duties associated with their care in stroke
medicine
To work closely with consultant colleagues in
the A&E department to continually improve the management of stroke
patients.
To work jointly with Divisional colleagues to
ensure the Trust achieves the 4-hour waiting time target and all other relevant
clinical quality indicators for patients
To have a clear understanding of commissioning and contracting of
stroke services, and of regional stroke strategy.
To undertake prospective cover of team
colleagues to ensure that cover is provided during periods of leave
Will be expected to share equally in the
workload of the department.
Will be encouraged to undertake research and
develop special interests within the limits of clinical and laboratory service
workload.
Will undertake continuing medical education
and in doing so will utilise the study leave entitlement which will be
appropriately funded.
Will engage in appropriate professional
development, including indicating if mentoring or other support would be of
benefit
Will participate in clinical audit activities
of the department and hospitals, and as appropriate ensure that proper records
are completed for this purpose. The Trust has a clinical governance manager who
is responsible for audits and also an audit department which helps us with the
audit process. We also have a monthly clinical governance meeting whereby
audits are discussed
Will participate in the professional training
of staff in the department, both medical and non-medical and contribute as
required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff including undergraduate
and postgraduate medical staff, as well as education and supervision of the
junior medical staff.
Will participate as required in departmental
staff appraisal. The Trust has allocated appraisers and all clinical leads are
appraisers.
Will adopt a continuing responsibility for the
care of patients in their charge and in partnership with other consultant
colleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department.
Will undertake any other duties appropriate
for a consultant.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be
reflected in the job plans of the team.
Have a continuing responsibility for the care of
patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
Engage fully
with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from
consultant colleagues in other specialties.
Engage with medical, nursing, management, and
all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide
clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality
clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other
staff with education, research, audit, and clinical governance activities
involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the
department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching
sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate
staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require
verification of teaching certification
Support recruitment, appraisal, development, and
mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.
Undertake any other duties appropriate for a
consultant.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment, and support are not compromised.
- -A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
- Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- Change management techniques
- Management qualification
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Providing direct clinical care
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in relation to patients:
- Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
- Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment, and support are not compromised.
- -A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence
- Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem-solving approach.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- Change management techniques
- Management qualification
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
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).
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
