Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Consultant to join our Stroke Team at the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the role will be based at the Southport site.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at Southport hospital site covering the 21 bed stroke ward providing care for post-acute strokes and rehabilitation alongside another stroke consultant, registrar and team of junior doctors.
The post holder will also work alongside stroke consultants and specialist doctors providing cover for admissions and the Hyper-acute Stroke Service on a rotational basis at the Aintree Site.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd February 2024
Closing date: 14th March 2024
Shortlisting date: 15th March 2024
Interview date: 29th April 2024
Please note, the Job Description is subject to approval from the Royal College but we have been given permission to advertise the role prior to approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 22nd February 2024
Closing date: 14th March 2024
Shortlisting date: 15th March 2024
Interview date: 29th April 2024
Please note, the Job Description is subject to approval from the Royal College but we have been given permission to advertise the role prior to approval.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Essential
- CCT in Acute Medicine or Geriatric Medicine, and General Internal Medicine or in Neurology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Clinical experience in acute stroke management
- Evidence of continuing medical education in relation to stroke
- Stroke and General Medicine experience across the specialties
- Evidence of training and education
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions in stroke
- Ability to offer management plans of long term conditions
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate responsibility
- Demonstrable commitment to highest standards in clinical care and service
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the MDT and externally, including with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance
- Demonstrable ability to work in a MDT with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of management and the specific management issues within NHS
Other
Desirable
- Experience of implemented service change to enhance the quality of patient care
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Essential
- CCT in Acute Medicine or Geriatric Medicine, and General Internal Medicine or in Neurology (or equivalent training) or within 6 months of attaining one at time of interview
- Clinical experience in acute stroke management
- Evidence of continuing medical education in relation to stroke
- Stroke and General Medicine experience across the specialties
- Evidence of training and education
- Evidence of delivery of education, both undergraduate and postgraduate
Desirable
- Proven track record in significant audit
- Publication of audit results
- Involvement in research
- Publication of research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on clinical conditions in stroke
- Ability to offer management plans of long term conditions
- Ability to take responsibility, make decision, exert appropriate responsibility
- Demonstrable commitment to highest standards in clinical care and service
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the MDT and externally, including with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance
- Demonstrable ability to work in a MDT with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of management and the specific management issues within NHS
Other
Desirable
- Experience of implemented service change to enhance the quality of patient care
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).
