Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke (ORDER PROGRAM)

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Job summary

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine.

This post forms part of the Lancashire teaching hospitals Overseas Registrar Development and Recruitment Program (ORDeR Program).

This is a program which is recognised by the GMC and to which (if required) the trust can sponsor successful candidates to gain their GMC registration through trust sponsorship.

Full information on the program is in the attached brochure.

The post provides unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development, through participation in education, audit and research.

In this post you will work in our Comprehensive Stroke Unit based at The Royal Preston Hospital. The Stroke Service is closely integrated with the Neurosciences Directorate which provides regional neurosciences for a population of approximately. 1.5 million from the catchment area of Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Candidates applying for this post must ensure they are able to commit to being in the UK, ready to start work before the 1st October 2023

Main duties of the job

As part of your duties you will be expected to:

Undertake supervised outpatient clinics and completion of associated administrative duties involved with the care of his/her patients.

Provide cross cover for inpatient management and, where required, short term cover of emergency leave or absence.

Assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.

Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Maintain continuing education and professional development at least to the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and British Association of Stroke Physicians.

Support colleagues in specialist nursing roles, allied health care professionals

Participate in medical student teaching including bedside and lecture-based teaching, PBL sessions and delivery of online learning materials

Participate in local departmental teaching, research and audit

There will also be opportunities to take part in thrombolysis

Although this is not a formal training post, the post holder will be allocated an educational supervisor.

About us

At Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to provide outstanding healthcare for our local communities, together with the highest standard of specialised services for patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

We promote and value innovation, and embrace new ways of working, emerging technologies, and pioneering practice.

As a learning organisation, we are establishing a continuous improvement ethos, where everyone is encouraged and supported to identify and implement better ways of working that enhance quality of care for our patients, increase productivity and generate efficiencies.

Our world-class teaching facilities and award-winning education teams are growing the healthcare workforce of the future, supporting every member of our team to develop and flourish. When you join us you will have a tailored personal development plan, and access to our award-winning leadership programmes.

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-MS3005

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Minimum 3 years postgraduate training courses completed including one of the following: oMaster's in medicine (MD) oDiplomate of national Board (DNB), or
Engaged in medical practice for three out of the last five years including the most recent 12 months
IELTS - average score 7.5 (min 7 in each subset) or OET (B score)

Desirable

Evidence of research and/or publications

Experience and Skills

Essential

Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
Understanding of clinical governance
Experience of managing neurology patients, both in acute and outpatient settings.

Desirable

Evidence of teaching skills.
Previous experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Appropriate research experience and training and evidence of academic publications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent
Minimum 3 years postgraduate training courses completed including one of the following: oMaster's in medicine (MD) oDiplomate of national Board (DNB), or
Engaged in medical practice for three out of the last five years including the most recent 12 months
IELTS - average score 7.5 (min 7 in each subset) or OET (B score)

Desirable

Evidence of research and/or publications

Experience and Skills

Essential

Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
Understanding of clinical governance
Experience of managing neurology patients, both in acute and outpatient settings.

Desirable

Evidence of teaching skills.
Previous experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
Appropriate research experience and training and evidence of academic publications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)