Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity to undertake a hybrid job working across neurology
and stroke medicine. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation trust (CDDFT)
is looking to expand its neurology service in collaboration with the tertiary
Neurosciences service at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation
trust, providing both inpatient and outpatient neurology expertise at its
University Hospital North Durham site. The role also includes duties within the
hyper-acute stroke service in this very pro-active and research focussed team
with participation in the out of hours reperfusion rota, conducted remotely via
telemedicine. There are opportunities to explore areas of personal interest for
the successful applicant including education, research or clinical leadership.
Main duties of the job
Neurology
The successful applicant will provide consultation on
inpatient neurology cases and support in diagnostics, treatment and transfer to
tertiary centres where appropriate. The applicant will also undertake neurology
outpatient clinics at sites within CDDFT.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to
support neurological learning across CDDFT and develop neurology services
available to the local demographic to enhance to experience of patients with
neurological diagnoses across the North Durham area.
Stroke
The successful candidate will form part of the wider stroke
team looking after patients across the full stroke pathway from hyper-acute
admission, acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient work. There is the
opportunity to choose from within this remit areas of particular interest. The
applicant will also undertake outpatient clinics for stroke and TIA services.
The applicant will participate on our out of hours
reperfusion rota on a 1:6 basis. This is conducted remotely from home via
telemedicine with support of our stroke specialist nurses.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to
undertake a combined post encompassing both inpatient and outpatient neurology
with stroke medicine, including opportunities across the whole of the stroke
pathway.
This is a combined post sitting
within the Medicine care group of County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust (CDDFT) and supported by
Neurology services at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trusts and the
tertiary neurosciences services available
there. The role will include providing consultation on neurology inpatient
cases at University Hospital North Durham (UHND) as well as outpatient clinics
in Neurology at our other hospital sites across North Durham. Professional and
clinical support with be provided by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust for neurology cases and by the CDDFT stroke team otherwise.
Managerial support will be within CDDFT.
The role also includes duties
within the hyper-acute stroke service in this very pro-active and research
focussed team with participation in the out of hours reperfusion rota,
conducted remotely via telemedicine. There are opportunities to explore areas
of personal interest for the successful applicant including education, research
or clinical leadership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to
undertake a combined post encompassing both inpatient and outpatient neurology
with stroke medicine, including opportunities across the whole of the stroke
pathway.
This is a combined post sitting
within the Medicine care group of County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust (CDDFT) and supported by
Neurology services at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trusts and the
tertiary neurosciences services available
there. The role will include providing consultation on neurology inpatient
cases at University Hospital North Durham (UHND) as well as outpatient clinics
in Neurology at our other hospital sites across North Durham. Professional and
clinical support with be provided by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust for neurology cases and by the CDDFT stroke team otherwise.
Managerial support will be within CDDFT.
The role also includes duties
within the hyper-acute stroke service in this very pro-active and research
focussed team with participation in the out of hours reperfusion rota,
conducted remotely via telemedicine. There are opportunities to explore areas
of personal interest for the successful applicant including education, research
or clinical leadership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP
- CCT / CESR in Neurology (or pending)
- Entry onto Specialist register as Neurologist (or pending)
Desirable
- Advanced degree (Masters / PhD)
- Subspeciality training in Stroke medicine
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in all fields of neurology including stroke medicine.
- Experience of hyerpacute stroke care including re perfusion therapies.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and clinical leadership.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- High functioning skills in MDT working, dynamic and co-operative team member. Able to lead the clinical team to provide excellent patient care.
- Able to deliver clinical research.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP
- CCT / CESR in Neurology (or pending)
- Entry onto Specialist register as Neurologist (or pending)
Desirable
- Advanced degree (Masters / PhD)
- Subspeciality training in Stroke medicine
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in all fields of neurology including stroke medicine.
- Experience of hyerpacute stroke care including re perfusion therapies.
Desirable
- Experience of service development and clinical leadership.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- High functioning skills in MDT working, dynamic and co-operative team member. Able to lead the clinical team to provide excellent patient care.
- Able to deliver clinical research.
Desirable
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
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).
