Job summary
Consultant Physician with Special interest in Stroke Medicine - 2 Posts
Are you a talented and enthusiastic consultant?
Are you passionate for improvement and strive for an integrated system approach?
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity as a Consultant in Stroke Medicine?
If you answered yes, look no further as this is the position for you. We invite you to be part of our improvement journey to make our Stroke service great.
We are looking for 2 consultants to be part of our experienced and energetic clinical professionals as we grow our Stroke service align with the vision for our organization.
The successful candidates will be part of an exciting opportunity to lead on clinical service developments and improve the quality of care for our patients
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be supported and responsible for supervision of junior/middle grade medical staff including support to undertake formal training in educational supervision.
Working with multi-disciplinary teams within the division and other divisions on a regular basis. As well as working closing with the Greater Manchester Stroke Delivery Network.
You will be expected to participate in Stroke Thrombolysis on call Rota (1 in 9 on call from 7am -11.30 pm only). There are no general medical on call commitments.
You will also be responsible for management of Stroke patients on a post-acute rehabilitation ward.
You will take part in the delivery of a TIA service which we aim to see TIA patients within 24 hours of referral. We have an onsite vascular studies and have access to MR investigations as well as cardiac monitoring.
The successful candidate should have completed Specialist Training in General Medicine and Geriatrics and/or subspecialty training in Stroke Medicine.
The candidate should be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply.
About us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.
There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. The same qualities you'll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.
We are constantly improving how we work with staff, and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.
We care.
We respect.
We listen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be encouraged to pursue a speciality interest in one of the Stroke specialist subjects such as:
Teaching
Research
Audit and Quality improvement
Clinical Governance
You will also be expected to develop an interest in any area of speciality interest in stroke such as these and many other interests, vascular cognitive impairment or intracerebral haemorrhage, or cerebral micro bleeds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be encouraged to pursue a speciality interest in one of the Stroke specialist subjects such as:
Teaching
Research
Audit and Quality improvement
Clinical Governance
You will also be expected to develop an interest in any area of speciality interest in stroke such as these and many other interests, vascular cognitive impairment or intracerebral haemorrhage, or cerebral micro bleeds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
- CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or within six months of achieving this.
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Subspecialty CCT in Stroke medicine
- CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine
Training
Essential
- 12 months minimum experience in Stroke Medicine
- 12 months minimum experience in Stroke Medicine
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad training, which demonstrates appropriate experience and a positive attitude towards patients
- Experience in and commitment to post graduate and undergraduate education
- Comprehensive patient management
Desirable
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
Research
Essential
- Broad understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Evidence of independent or supervised research with relevant publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
- CCT in General Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine by the time of taking up appointment or within six months of achieving this.
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- Subspecialty CCT in Stroke medicine
- CCT in both Geriatric and General medicine
Training
Essential
- 12 months minimum experience in Stroke Medicine
- 12 months minimum experience in Stroke Medicine
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A broad training, which demonstrates appropriate experience and a positive attitude towards patients
- Experience in and commitment to post graduate and undergraduate education
- Comprehensive patient management
Desirable
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
Research
Essential
- Broad understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of participation in research
Desirable
- Evidence of independent or supervised research with relevant publications
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
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).
