Job summary
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Applications are invited for a Consultant posts, totalling 10 PAs, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
This is a new post and the successful applicant will join a dedicated team of stroke and neurology consultants providing stroke, neurology and associated rehab services. This will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations on other wards and the associated administrative duties. A special interest in dystonia and spasticity, supplementing the existing interests of colleagues, is preferred. Research and academic activity are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant(s) will:
- Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
- Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
- Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
- Active involvement in audit.
- Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
- Continuing professional development.
- Any other duties which may be required.
About us
The proximity of each element of the neuroscience service, as well as co-location with critical care and a full range of secondary and tertiary services, has led to excellent working relationships and facilitates high quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- oEvidence of research or innovative service development
- oIT skills
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oMD or PhD
- oTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
- oManagement training
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
- oRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience
- oExperience in counselling
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- oEvidence of research or innovative service development
- oIT skills
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oRelevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oMD or PhD
- oTraining in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
- oManagement training
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
- oRelevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
Desirable
- oEvidence of management and administration experience
- oExperience in counselling
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).
