Job summary
Applications are invited for appointment to ST3+ Doctor to join our Stroke team, working predominantly on the combined Acute and Rehabilitation Stroke Unit (ASRU) at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. This permanent post is available immediately.
The Acute Stroke & Rehabilitation Unit has 39 beds - 16 acute and 23 rehabilitation beds. The Stroke Unit is based on the ground floor in close proximity to A&E and beside radiology to facilitate brain imaging. The Stroke Unit receives direct admissions from A&E after assessment by a member of the stroke team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our existing registrar and provide middle grade medical cover on the Stroke Unit and support the work of the 3 consultants. The team on the unit also includes a non-medical consultant, 5 ST1 level junior doctors , 2 ACPs, 2 trainee ACPs, Physician Associate and 12 stroke nurse specialists. The Consultants work a team job planning system covering acute admissions / thrombolysis, rehabilitation / outpatient clinics and daily TIA clinics. The Consultants are friendly, approachable and keen on teaching / training.
All candidates should be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and MRCP part 1 is desirable. Where equivalent qualifications or experiences are being offered it is essential that the successful candidate provides written confirmation and attaches this to their application.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
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. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of 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
Management of patients on the Acute Stroke and Rehab Unit at Victoria Hospital.
To support Stroke Nurses with assessment of acute stroke patients in A&E
Ward rounds with Consultants at Victoria Hospital.
Liaison with relatives, professionals allied to medicine and other departments.
Assessment of stroke patients referred from other departments within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of patients on the Acute Stroke and Rehab Unit at Victoria Hospital.
To support Stroke Nurses with assessment of acute stroke patients in A&E
Ward rounds with Consultants at Victoria Hospital.
Liaison with relatives, professionals allied to medicine and other departments.
Assessment of stroke patients referred from other departments within the Trust.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training - or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis.
Research/ audit/ publications
Desirable
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Possess good organisational skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training - or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis.
Research/ audit/ publications
Desirable
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Possess good organisational skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
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).
