Job summary
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we have a hugely exciting opportunity to join the team within our Stroke Services Team as a Head of Department. We are looking for a highly skilled and highly motivated individual to lead change through the successful implementation of a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) for the region of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and across wider Lancashire.
The team have worked tirelessly to achieve the HASU status and we are currently in the midst of our implementation plans, therefore this role will play a key part in driving and shaping this change moving forward.
We are seeking applicants who want to be part of our commitment to providing high quality, consultant delivered stroke care to support the medical and nursing team and provide a breadth of knowledge, skills, and expertise to the department.
Successful candidates will also have the ability to make a major contribution to the training and development of our junior medical staff, extended role nursing staff and wider professional team. There will be the opportunity for candidates to discuss their contribution to the general medical on-call rota and the stroke thrombolysis (Telestroke) rota.
As a valued member of the team, the Trust will help support you with covering the cost of any relocation to the area, subject to eligibility in line with the Trust's Policies and Procedures.
Main duties of the job
The HOD will work closely with their Clinical Matron and Directorate Manager to ensure delivery of high quality and safe patient care, clinical effectiveness and maintain the activity and performance levels required by the Trust through the Division.
The clinical commitments of this post include responsibility for inpatient care of acute and rehabilitation stroke patients; rapid access TIA patient assessment, outpatient stroke clinics, ambulatory stroke care and on-call for the regional telestroke thrombolysis service .
The job involves rotating every 2 weeks between acute, rehabilitation, TIA Clinics and Ambulatory stroke service / ward referrals between 4 consultants. This gives a good variety of different activity.
Please see attached job description for full list of duties.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. It offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for more details on this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for more details on this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCP
- Higher Training in General Internal Medicine and Stroke Medicine, Geriatrics, Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine as required for CCT
- Entry onto the Specialist Registrar or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Experience and clinical skills
Essential
- Training and experience in the management of stroke patients including stroke thrombolysis and rehabilitation.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full range of acute medical conditions including medical emergencies.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Good practical clinical skills
- Competency in Intermediate Life support
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support desirable.
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary teams
Communication
Essential
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Management
Essential
- Basic training in management skills
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
- Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
Desirable
- Attendance at management course
- Abilities to participate in committees
- Ability to initiate and lead service developments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching Juniors, medical students and Allied Health professionals
Desirable
- Attendance at teaching course
Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of understanding research methodology
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Having or planning to obtain NIHR Good Clinical Practice certification.
Desirable
- Evidence of work submitted for Peer review
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Personal
Essential
- Transport available to undertake the duties of the post
- Live within 15 miles of the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCP
- Higher Training in General Internal Medicine and Stroke Medicine, Geriatrics, Neurology or Rehabilitation Medicine as required for CCT
- Entry onto the Specialist Registrar or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc
Experience and clinical skills
Essential
- Training and experience in the management of stroke patients including stroke thrombolysis and rehabilitation.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full range of acute medical conditions including medical emergencies.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
- Good practical clinical skills
- Competency in Intermediate Life support
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support desirable.
Teamwork
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective multidisciplinary teams
Communication
Essential
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Management
Essential
- Basic training in management skills
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
- Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
Desirable
- Attendance at management course
- Abilities to participate in committees
- Ability to initiate and lead service developments
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching Juniors, medical students and Allied Health professionals
Desirable
- Attendance at teaching course
Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
- Evidence of understanding research methodology
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Having or planning to obtain NIHR Good Clinical Practice certification.
Desirable
- Evidence of work submitted for Peer review
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Personal
Essential
- Transport available to undertake the duties of the post
- Live within 15 miles of the hospital.
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).
