Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor with a keen interest and experience in both Stroke Medicine and Neurology, working across both disciplines to support the services. At Bradford Teaching Hospitals the inpatient services for Stroke and Neurology are co-located, and therefore this role will support patients from both specialties in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. We would be delighted to hear from applicants who have significant experience at ST3+ level in delivering elective and non-elective care to patients in both these specialties and are able to carry out procedures unsupervised such as thrombolysis and lumbar punctures. Experience in delivering TIA clinics and general neurology outpatient clinics is essential.
It is an exciting time for the service as we have recently opened a new stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit to complement our existing 27 bedded HASU/ASU and neurology unit.
The successful applicant will join a well-established, successful, enthusiastic multidisciplinary team of medical staff, specialist nurses, physicians associates, ward based nurses and therapists. You will have the opportunity to participate in the development of services in providing excellent care to the patients of Bradford.
The successful post holder would be supported with a mentor, and we are all highly approachable.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a speciality doctor to provide day to day care and support to stroke and neurology patients with the continued transformation of the services in line with our strategy. This will include;
- In-patient and out-patient care for patients referred with suspected stroke or TIA or other neurological conditions
- To participate in clinical and other activities such audit, research and governance with the object of ensuring ongoing high standards of patient care
- To assist with TIA clinics and neurology outpatient clinics
- To assist in delivering our stroke services including acute stroke unit, stroke rehabilitation, TIA clinic and stroke thrombolysis
- To assist in delivering our neurology services including lumbar puncture, inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics
We are an inclusive and progressive department which aims to develop individuals based on their existing skills and future career goals.
This post will be a new post for the department. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is very supportive and inclusive of specialty/specialist doctors. Whilst this is not a training post, every opportunity will be afforded the post holder to develop their skills and continue their medical education.
The vision is for the role to have clinical input to both stroke and neurology patient pathways and to assist in developing both services with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stroke Service
- First class opportunity to undertake clinical assessment of a suspected stroke or TIA in an adult patient referred as an emergency to hospital or in an out-patient setting.
- Arranging and interpreting appropriate investigations, self-sufficiency in imaging like brain scan and carotid Doppler to support or exclude diagnosis of a suspected stroke or TIA and its cause.
- The management of TIA and common stroke mimics with current and emerging interventional management of patients undergoing cerebral reperfusion therapies in acute ischemic stroke.
- The management of immediate post-acute care of stroke including end-of-life care for stroke patients.
- Management of secondary prevention strategies following stroke or TIA.
Neurology Service
- Management of inpatients with a range of complex neurological issues including multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, epilepsy and motor neurone disease.
- Management and interpretation of appropriate radiological and clinical investigations, including leading a lumbar puncture list
- Independently delivering general neurology outpatient clinics, with supervision from consultants.
General
- Contribute to post-discharge medical care, rehabilitation and longer term social and vocational integration.
- Opportunities to contribute to the development of a stroke service and provide leadership to such a service.
- Undertake teaching and training of stroke related topics for medical undergraduates, post-graduates and other healthcare professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stroke Service
- First class opportunity to undertake clinical assessment of a suspected stroke or TIA in an adult patient referred as an emergency to hospital or in an out-patient setting.
- Arranging and interpreting appropriate investigations, self-sufficiency in imaging like brain scan and carotid Doppler to support or exclude diagnosis of a suspected stroke or TIA and its cause.
- The management of TIA and common stroke mimics with current and emerging interventional management of patients undergoing cerebral reperfusion therapies in acute ischemic stroke.
- The management of immediate post-acute care of stroke including end-of-life care for stroke patients.
- Management of secondary prevention strategies following stroke or TIA.
Neurology Service
- Management of inpatients with a range of complex neurological issues including multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, epilepsy and motor neurone disease.
- Management and interpretation of appropriate radiological and clinical investigations, including leading a lumbar puncture list
- Independently delivering general neurology outpatient clinics, with supervision from consultants.
General
- Contribute to post-discharge medical care, rehabilitation and longer term social and vocational integration.
- Opportunities to contribute to the development of a stroke service and provide leadership to such a service.
- Undertake teaching and training of stroke related topics for medical undergraduates, post-graduates and other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- Empathy and sensitivity
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- Essential specialty specific competencies for the post should be listed along with required evidence.
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
Desirable
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
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).
