Job summary
We are looking to appoint two dynamic and forward-thinking Consultants in Stroke Medicine to join our Stroke Services Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is an exciting time to be joining us as we are in the last stages of becoming a Comprehensive Stroke Centre. We provide an active acute thrombolysis service supported by telestroke out of hours, and we are also the neuro-interventional centre for the region providing neuro-interventional thrombectomy procedures for patients.
Main duties of the job
This post supports continued development of the stroke service, you will work alongside two existing Stroke Consultants as well as 3 Nurse consultants along with a team of specialist stroke nurses, therapists, stroke advanced nurse practitioners, matrons, ward managers and the wider team to provide excellent care to our patients at all stages of their hospital journey.
You will be involved in the delivery of acute stroke and rehabilitative stroke care. You will contribute to providing a high-quality TIA service (with dedicated MRI and Carotid Doppler provision), outpatient clinic as well as be part of our new Ambulatory Stroke Pathway. There will be an opportunity for you to join the regional telestroke service for out of hours thrombolysis support.
About us
As a part of the Medical Directorate at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Stroke Medicine is provided at both Hospital sites (Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley & South Ribble Hospital (CDH) which serves a local population of 390,000).This proactive service consists of Hyper acute and Acute stroke services at RPH as well as an emergency TIA service and stroke rehabilitation at CDH.
The Stroke Medicine service is closely integrated with the Neurosciences Directorate, which provides regional neurosciences for a population of 1.5 million residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria. Services within this include:
- Regional Neuroscience led Stroke Interventional Service with provision of Vascular Neurology
- Neurosurgery, Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
- Neuro-critical Care and Neuro-rehabilitation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- General /Acute medicine certification
- PLAB 1/2
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke Medicine
- Fellowship in Stroke Medicine
- BASP membership
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Stroke Medicine and General Medicine
- Experience in a Stroke Unit including delivery of care in a hyper-acute unit
- Experienced in medical education Experience in telemedicine
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Research skills
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Personal
Essential
- Good organisation skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Higher speciality Degree MD or equivalent
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP or equivalent Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
- General /Acute medicine certification
- PLAB 1/2
Desirable
- CCT in Stroke Medicine
- Fellowship in Stroke Medicine
- BASP membership
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Stroke Medicine and General Medicine
- Experience in a Stroke Unit including delivery of care in a hyper-acute unit
- Experienced in medical education Experience in telemedicine
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Research skills
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Personal
Essential
- Good organisation skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Research and Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
- Higher speciality Degree MD or equivalent
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
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).
